Police IG Engages Kogi Stakeholders Ahead of Guber Polls, Warns Against Violence
...Orders Investigate into Anyigba Invasion, Killings
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 convened a crucial meeting with key stakeholders in Kogi State.
The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi who made this known in a statement said it is part of the IGP’s continued commitment to ensuring a peaceful and secure off-season electoral processe in three states of the country.
Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States will head to the polls on Saturday, November 11, 2023 to vote in new governors.
The meeting, which was held in the state capital, brought together various stakeholders including political leaders, representatives of political parties, civil society organizations electoral officials, traditional and religious leaders, youth leaders, and security agencies.
The primary goal of the gathering was to engage in constructive dialogue, share information, and strategize on measures to guarantee a free, fair, credible, and peaceful electoral process in the state.
The IGP also encouraged political leaders to play a significant role in maintaining the peace by promoting a culture of non-violence among their supporters and ensuring that the electoral process is conducted without any form of intimidation or coercion.
During the meeting, the IGP reacting to a trending video of an incident in Anyigba where it was alleged that some armed men attacked the residence of one of the key officials in one of the parties, charged the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) to take over the case for thorough investigation in order to ascertain all parties concerned, their respective levels of involvement and to ensure justice by all means.
The Inspector General of Police reiterated that the Force is committed to impartiality and neutrality throughout the electoral process and will take decisive action against any person who engages in any form of misconduct or violence.
He also charged candidates and their followers to embrace peace as the Police and other Security Agents would not spare anyone caught fomenting troubles during the electioneering process.
