Ahead of the governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections, the Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba has charged all the Commissioners of Police (CPs) and Strategic Commanders posted for election duties to mobilise all resources at their disposal to defend the electorate, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials, sensitive materials and the electoral process during the conduct of elections.
Alkali Baba has also 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 appealed to all election commanders in various states to take up complaints of intimidation, harassment, and assault reported by individuals/groups for proper investigation.
This IGP directive was contained in a press statement signed by the Force Spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Wednesday.
The Inspector-General of Police in the press statement, also assured Nigerians, particularly the 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 of the citizens nationwide.
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