Police Assure Robust Security Measures Ahead of Ekiti Governorship Election
The Nigeria Police Force has assured residents of Ekiti State of comprehensive security arrangements ahead of Saturday's governorship election, pledging to safeguard voters, electoral personnel, and election materials throughout the exercise. The Supervising Deputy Inspector-General of Police for the election, Mustapha Fayoade, gave the assurance during a stakeholders' engagement held in Ado Ekiti on Thursday. According to him, the police, working alongside other security agencies, have concluded plans for the deployment of personnel and operational resources to ensure a peaceful and orderly electoral process. Fayoade urged officers assigned to election duties to maintain professionalism, discipline, and strict adherence to the rule of law while carrying out their responsibilities. He also emphasized the need for effective collaboration among all security agencies involved in election operations, noting that coordinated efforts would be essential to maintaining peace and public confidence during the poll. The senior police officer appealed to political parties, supporters, and members of the public to conduct themselves peacefully and cooperate with security agencies to ensure a credible election. Fayoade is being supported by Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Olanrewaju Ogunlowo, following their deployment by the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to oversee security operations for the election. Reaffirming the police's readiness, Fayoade said adequate measures had been put in place to protect voters, election officials, and sensitive materials before, during, and after the exercise. Earlier, the Commissioner of Police in charge of election security in the state, Dr. Abayomi Shogunle, also assured residents that a comprehensive security framework had been established to guarantee a smooth and incident-free governorship election. He expressed confidence that the arrangements would contribute to a peaceful democratic process across the state.
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