JOS — There is a heavy presence of security personnel in Jos North and Bassa local government areas of Plateau for the ongoing by-election for Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency.
A reporter for the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) who visited some areas reports that a combined team of security personnel were stationed in various polling units and other strategic locations.
Commissioner of Police in the state Batholomew Onyeka said he had deployed a good number of policemen to ensure a peaceful election.
He also said that the police command had banned vehicular movements between 12 midnight and 6 p.m., with the exception of those on essential duties.
ASP Ubah Ogaba, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, told NAN that the deployment of personnel “is not to intimidate voters but to ensure a rancour-free process.
“All we want is a peaceful process and we call on residents to conduct themselves in a peaceful manner during and after the election”.
Ogaba urged political parties to caution their supporters and loyalists to desist from creating trouble during the election. (NAN)
The Pilot is dedicated to taking credible journalism to the next level. Story sections are tailored to variety of consumers based on their social, political, and economic interests. As an operational charge, we connect a variety of people, politics, and cultures worldwide through our news outlets, digital and studio content, television, film, live events, products, production and more. For major story tips, you may contact us directly at pilot@westafricanpilotnews.com
Latest posts by Pilotnews (see all)
- Anambra police nabs 16 cultists, declares 21 wanted - April 27, 2024
- Anambra 2025 Governorship Election Might Be an Open Contest - April 24, 2024
- Anambra Assembly Passes Bill To Prohibit Secret Cults - April 24, 2024
previous
Idemili North APGA Should Produce Next House of Representatives Member- Dr. Anyadiegwu
next
