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Ondo guber: IGP bans security aides from escorting VIPs to polling booths

...orders movement restrictions during polls

W.N YEMI by W.N YEMI
November 14, 2024
in Politics
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Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun
  • The Nigeria Police Force urged citizens to report suspicious activities that could compromise the election’s integrity and reiterate its commitment to a safe and democratic electoral environment. 
  • The Police will also collaborate with the military and other federal security agencies, emphasizing that stakeholder cooperation is vital for a fair and peaceful election.

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has assigned DIG Sylvester Abiodun Alabi to oversee security strategies for the Ondo governorship election.

DIG Alabi will work closely with AIG Bennett Igweh and CP Tunji Disu to ensure a peaceful election.

According to the Force Headquarters, these deployments aim to guarantee a credible electoral process during the Ondo off-season gubernatorial election on November 16, 2024.

The statement emphasized several key security measures, including restrictions on movement and security escorts.

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To prevent disruptions, security aides and escorts assigned to VIPs are barred from accompanying them to polling booths and collation centers.

Additionally, unauthorized security personnel and vehicles with sirens are prohibited from operating during the election.

The Nigeria Police Force has also implemented special accessibility provisions, ensuring that polling stations are accessible to individuals with disabilities and others facing mobility challenges.

Dedicated helplines for election-related inquiries and incident reporting will be publicized ahead of Election Day.

The Police urged citizens to report suspicious activities that could compromise the election’s integrity.

They also reiterated their commitment to a safe and democratic electoral environment, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder cooperation for a fair and peaceful election.

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