By Augustine Ehikioya
Towards smooth electioneering processes in the forthcoming off-cycle Gubernatorial elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi States scheduled for 11th November, 2023, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the distribution of additional 220 operational vehicles to intensify security arrangements for the elections.
Other items for distribution to the 3 affected States included Water Canons, Armored Personnel Carriers, Helmets, Bullet Proof Vests, Tear Gas Canisters, etc.
A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has disclosed this. It was obtained by Security Watch Africa (SWA).
It added “Earlier, the IGP had organised trainings for the Police Officers who are involved in the election security management for the forthcoming elections and sought the approval of the Federal Government for the payment of their allowances and other necessary support to boost the morale of the Officers during the operations.
“The IGP therefore urges all stakeholders in the 3 States to embrace peace, uphold the sanctity of the rule of law and be law-abiding in their endeavours before, during and after the elections as the Police and other security agencies have been placed on alert to avert any unruly acts capable of disrupting the elections in any of the States,” it stated.
