The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has directed all Commissioners of Police and Strategic Commanders posted for the gubernatorial and state houses of assembly election duties to mobilise all resources at their disposal to defend electorates, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials and sensitive materials, as well as the electoral process during the conduct of elections on 11th March 2023.
CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officers (FPRO), Force Headquarters, Abuja, said in a statement that this was cemented at the meeting held with Strategic Police Managers to discuss and review topical issues and strategies for a more secured electoral process.
Similarly, the IGP ordered strategic deployments in accordance with the developed standard operating procedure for polling units to ensure maximum protection against intimidation, harassment, and assault on law-abiding citizens during the electoral process. He equally charged all election commanders in various states to take up complaints of intimidation, harassment, and assault reported by individuals or groups for proper investigation.
The Inspector-General of Police, therefore, assured all Nigerians, particularly electorate and INEC officials that the Nigeria Police Force is in synergy with other security agencies to ensure adequate security and protection of fundamental rights nationwide.
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