Because the Ondo State gubernatorial election set for Saturday, November 16, 2024 attracts nearer, the Inspector-Normal of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has declared that each one native safety personnel is not going to be allowed to take part within the electoral course of.
Egbetokun gave this directive on Sunday as a part of a broader technique to make sure the election is performed in a safe and orderly method, safeguarding the integrity of the method throughout all areas of the state.
Talking via the Power spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Police boss reassured residents and stakeholders that the Nigeria Police Power is ready to supervise a peaceable and clear election throughout the state’s 18 Native Authorities Areas, 203 Wards, and three,933 Polling Models.
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“The IGP has confirmed that complete plans have been set in movement to ensure a clean election, together with the strategic deployment of sufficient personnel, assets, and state-of-the-art tools,” Adejobi said.
The detailed deployment will contain officers from numerous specialised models, together with however not restricted to Particular Intervention Squad, Police Cell Power (PMF), Counter-Terrorism Unit (CTU), Particular Safety Unit (SPU).
Others listed are: Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit, Ok-9 Unit, Federal Investigation and Intelligence Response Staff (FID-IRT), Federal Intelligence and Safety Process Power (FID-STS)
These specialised police models will probably be working along side different acknowledged safety companies.
Egbetokun assured they’ll adhere strictly to the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022, to uphold the rules of equity, transparency, and order all through the electoral course of.
The assertion additional elaborated that the safety structure contains aerial surveillance with police helicopters to watch actions from above.
Additionally, gunboats patrolling waterways and riverine areas will probably be on floor to safe each a part of the state.
These measures are to make sure complete safety protection for all voters, candidates, and election officers.
IGP Egbetokun emphasised the prevailing protocols for election safety administration in Nigeria.
He famous that no state-backed or native quasi-security organizations, such because the Vigilante Corps or Amotekun, can be permitted to interact in election-related actions.
This resolution is aimed toward sustaining an neutral safety presence and avoiding potential conflicts of curiosity.
“The safety of this election is a accountability entrusted solely to the Nigeria Police Power and formally acknowledged safety companies,” Adejobi quoted the IGP.
This additional afirmed the dedication to a well-coordinated safety community that might assist the conduct of a reputable election.
The IGP referred to as on all residents, stakeholders, and political actors to cooperate with legislation enforcement companies to make sure a peaceable setting earlier than, throughout, and after the election.
Moreover, he urged the general public to report any suspicious exercise to the closest safety submit or via designated communication channels.
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