According to Vanguard, The Ondo State Gubernatorial Election, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has assured the public that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is fully prepared to maintain peace and security throughout the electoral process....CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>
In a bid to ensure a fair and secure environment, the IGP has barred quasi-security organizations, including the state-backed Vigilante Corps and Amotekun, from participating in election security operations.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!This decision underscores the IGP’s commitment to a neutral, federally managed security presence, adhering strictly to Nigeria’s Electoral Act, 2022.
The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with other federal security agencies, remains committed, vigilant, and fully prepared to ensure that the Ondo State Gubernatorial Election proceeds smoothly, without incident, and in accordance with the highest standards of electoral integrity,” Egbetokun stated.
To achieve this goal, the NPF has deployed personnel from various specialized units, including the Special Intervention Squad, Police Mobile Force, Counter-Terrorism Unit, Special Protection Unit, and others, with strict adherence to the principles of transparency and order.
Aerial patrols, conducted by police helicopters, and waterway surveillance using gunboats are also planned to secure Ondo’s riverine and remote areas. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>
