The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reinforced adequate security measures in order to ensure a peaceful process in the Ondo governorship election on Saturday, November 16, 2024.
In a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Friday, the security agency reiterated the ban on the use of siren, covered number plates, aides and escorts during the election as part of its security measures.
“Local, unauthorised and quasi-security agencies are once again warned to steer clear, as violators would experience severe consequences and face the full wrath of the law. Restrictions on movement on the day of the election from 6 AM till 6 PM still remains valid, as members of the public are advised to make adequate preparations to this effect.
“Furthermore, the DIG Elections, DIG Sylvester Abiodun Alabi, fdc, has ordered the immediate deployment of CPs assigned for election duties to their designated Local Government Areas. Adequate personnel have been deployed to all polling units. In addition to ground personnel, aerial patrols with police helicopters and waterway patrol by gunboats are also being carried out to ensure tight security across all terrains,” the statement noted.
ACP Olumuyiwa disclosed that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has also ordered the establishment of the Electoral Offences Desk, to be coordinated by the AC Ondo State Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
He said that the state’s CID will be supported by other senior officers from the FCID Abuja, to carry out investigations and possible prosecution of cases as stipulated in the Electoral Act, 2023 (as amended).
The police encouraged citizens to give full cooperation and support to making the electoral process free and fair, advising them to contact the DIG Elections on 08081775899, and the AIG Elections on 09085000029.
The statement added: “Inquiries and incident reporting should be directed to the general control room number, headed by the CP Elections, CP Tunji Disu: 07034313903. Control rooms will be manned by the police and relevant agencies engaged in the electoral process.
“Through collaborative efforts, we can assure the elections are held fairly and peacefully, free from any form of manipulation or interference, thereby safeguarding the integrity and legitimacy of the electoral outcomes.”
