Ekiti election: Police promise secure, peaceful poll
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At a glance
- The Deputy Inspector-General of Police for the Ekiti State governorship election has assured voters and officials of adequate security for the upcoming poll.
- Robust security arrangements, including personnel and logistics deployment, are in place in collaboration with other security agencies.
- Police urged security personnel to act professionally and called for public cooperation to ensure a peaceful electoral environment.
The Nigeria Police Force has pledged to ensure a secure and peaceful governorship election in Ekiti State. Supervising Deputy Inspector-General Mustapha Fayoade assured voters, electoral officials, and stakeholders of comprehensive security measures before, during, and after the Saturday poll.
the Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with other security agencies, has put in place robust security arrangements, including adequate deployment of personnel and logistics
Fayoade stated that the police, working with other security agencies, have established strong security arrangements. This includes deploying sufficient personnel and logistics to guarantee the safety of everyone involved and the election materials. He emphasized the importance of professionalism, discipline, and adherence to the rule of law among the deployed security personnel.
to exhibit the highest level of professionalism, discipline, and respect for the rule of law in the discharge of their duties
To ensure a smooth electoral process, Fayoade called for full cooperation from the public and political actors. He urged them to remain law-abiding and contribute to a peaceful environment. The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, deployed Fayoade and Assistant Inspector-General Dr. Olanrewaju Ogunlowo to oversee and coordinate security operations, aiming for a credible and violence-free election.
to cooperate fully with security agencies, remain law-abiding and contribute to a peaceful electoral environment
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