Ekiti election: Police deploy officers to all polling units

Security forces in Nigeria's Ekiti State are on high alert for the upcoming governorship election, with the Police Force announcing comprehensive deployments across all 2,545 polling units. The operation aims to guarantee a peaceful, credible, and seamless electoral process scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026.

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Security deployments and operational arrangements for the Ekiti State Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, with security coverage extended to all 2,545 polling units across the state has been put in place.

Commissioner of Police for Election Security, Shogule Abayomi, detailed a multi-layered security strategy. This includes strategically positioning personnel and operational assets not only at polling stations but also at critical infrastructure, major routes, and border communities. The objective is to ensure the safety of voters, election officials, observers, and sensitive electoral materials throughout the exercise.

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Security personnel and operational assets have been strategically positioned across polling units and other designated locations to ensure the safety of voters, electoral officials, election observers, and sensitive electoral materials throughout the exercise.

Abayomi emphasized that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has assured the public that all deployed officers have received thorough briefings on their duties and rules of engagement. They are expected to perform their roles professionally and impartially, strictly adhering to the law. The police have also warned that electoral offenses will be met with severe sanctions under relevant laws.

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Personnel would carry out their duties professionally, impartially, and in strict compliance with the law.

Residents are encouraged to exercise their constitutional right to vote without fear of intimidation. The police have released an emergency number, 080062335577, for reporting security concerns and urged the public to avoid spreading unverified information that could disrupt public order. The election will see participation from at least 13 political parties.

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Citizens are urged to remain law-abiding and conduct themselves peacefully before, during, and after the election. The police encourage members of the public to promptly report any security concerns through the dedicated election emergency line, 080062335577, which will remain active throughout the election period to facilitate rapid response and intervention.