Edo Elections
Edo Guber: I-G Deploys 35,000 Personnel
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has deployed 35,000 operatives of the Nigeria Police Force to Edo for the September 21 governorship election
Egbetokun also said that 8,000 personnel from other security agencies had also been deployed.
He made this disclosure at a stakeholder meeting organised by the Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, on Wednesday in Benin ahead of the governorship election.
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The police boss, who also announced the indefinite suspension of the Edo State Security Network, ESSN, warned that no private or state-owned security apparatus would be allowed to operate during and after the election.
“I am here today to address critical issues before the Sept. 21 governorship election. This meeting presents an opportunity to reaffirm the integrity of our democratic process.
“The task of securing the electoral process rests solely on the police and the police will be supported by other security agencies in the state.
“We understand the vital role we have to play in the election and we pledge to safeguard the process, including INEC materials to be used for the election.
“We have the mandate to provide conducive environments and our approach is grounded in professionalism,” he said.
According to him, it is on that note that we have deployed a total number of 35,000 personnel and 8,000 from other security agencies to complement the police.
He said that the police would strictly enforce the no-movement restrictions order from 6. a.m. to 6 p.m. on election day.
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He assured Edo people of their safety throughout the election, urging them to come out and vote with the confidence that their safety was guaranteed.
He, however, warned against political thuggery and violence, saying that the police would not fail to deal with anyone found wanting.
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