The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ari Muhammed Ali, gave the assurance, noting that the Command is committed to ensuring the security of everyone in the state.
He said officers would be deployed to all the polling units and also some speculated hot spots to maintain peace and calm all through the electioneering process.
Meanwhile, the CP remains resolute to ensuring the sanctity of the
electoral process and as such assures the public that all electoral
materials and officials engaged in this election are secured.
“This is an appeal from the Commissioner of Police to front runners in this local government election to please caution all their supporters and foot soldiers to restrain themselves from causing chaos as such will not be tolerated”.
He also warned that no Police aid or security agent would be allowed to escort their principals or any important personality (VIPs) to polling unit or on any movement while the elections last, noting that any security aid violating this directive would be arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.
