IGP WARNS POLITICIANS AND SUPPORTERS IN EDO AND ONDO TO CONDUCT THEMSELVES AND PLAY BY THE RULES AHEAD OF FORTHCOMING GUBERNATORIAL ELECTIONS
Nigeria's Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has warned politicians and supporters in Edo and Ondo State to conduct themselves properly, and steer-clear of tendencies capable of undermining the electoral process in the forthcoming elections slated for September 19th and October 10th respectively.
He IGP gave the warning after reviewing the Election Security Threat Assessment report submitted by the commissioners of police in both States on August 25th, 2020
The Election Security Threat Analysis reveals amongst other indicators; arming and movement of political thugs, use of inciting statements during political campaigns, high likelihood of violence and possible cross attack by political opponents, misinformation/disinformation aimed at heating-up of the polity and deliberate efforts at delegitimizing Government institutions involved in the electoral process.
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Adamue ordered the Commissioners of Police in Edo and Ondo State to rejig their preparations for the elections to accommodate and address the threats and emerging trends as contained in the security report.
He stated that the Force leadership is evolving customized security architecture to protect the people and ensure hitch-free elections.
The IGP warns all politicians and their supporters that the Force will not hesitate to bring the full weight of the law on anyone or group that wants to sabotage the security arrangements emplaced for the elections.
He assures residents of both States that the Force remains committed to protecting the sanctity of the ballot in the country.
Adamu added that the Police will be neutral, apolitical, and will work assiduously with all stakeholders in ensuring a level playing ground for all in the elections.
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