The inspector-general of police (IGP), Usman Baba says it is the primary responsibility of the police to provide security to all INEC offices.
He said this on Friday while addressing personnel of the force as part of activities marking his visit to Ebonyi state.
Baba directed the police personnel in the state to ensure the attacks on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) offices cease immediately.
“The mode of attacks by these hoodlums is complex because they throw bombs and dynamites, among others, from distances.
“We believe that in addition to providing physical security at the INEC offices, you should liaise with its officials on providing offices for our personnel.
“Existing INEC offices across the state should be relocated to safer places if possible, but if not, important materials should be relocated to safer places.
“I appreciate all your efforts to protect lives and properties in Ebonyi and the various assistance of the state government to the force.
“There is a law establishing the outfit and I am sure that its responsibilities fall under the supervision of the police,” he said.
“There is no problem with the outfit wearing uniforms because even community police officers wear uniforms.
“They must, however, have proper means of identification and it should be reiterated that the task of policing is everyone’s business.”
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