One of the soldiers deployed to maintain peace and security in the Edo governorship election at Akoko-Edo council area of the state said he would slap anyone who approached him to settle a dispute.

In its effort to curb the insecurity issues that come with elections, the Federal Government had deployed additional security operatives in Edo but many of the security personnel lamented that provisions were not made for their welfare.

A soldier identified as Nasiru at Akoko Edo, told newsmen that he would ignore anyone who calls his attention to any dispute, recounting how he had resolved misunderstanding among some people earlier.

He said, “I was drafted from Asaba (in Delta) to here in Edo for the election. They called (us) to a fight at that polling unit (polling unit 007, ward 2, Uffa Ovoko) and we settled that matter.

“The other place we went to, I met an old woman who needed attention and I responded. But if anyone calls me again, I’ll slap the person. I won’t guide you people while I am hungry. I’ll do my best, I don’t know whoever will win this election. So, people should leave me alone.”