(ICYMI): IGP, Egbetokun Bars Amotekun, Others From Security Duties At Ondo Gov Poll
•By Our Reporter
ABUJA – The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has barred the Ondo State Security Network codenamed Amotekun Corps from providing security for Saturday’s governorship election.
Egbetokun said no quasi-security organisation, including state-backed groups like Vigilante Corps or Amotekun, would be permitted to participate in the election process.
A statement by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said security of the election was a responsibility entrusted solely to the Nigeria Police Force and other federal security agencies, along with the broader membership of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES).
Egbetokun assured the public of the Force’s unwavering readiness to ensure a peaceful and orderly election process across all 18 Local Government Areas, 203 Wards, and 3,933 Polling Units in the state.
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He said a comprehensive plans have been set in motion to guarantee a smooth election, including strategic deployment of adequate personnel, resources, and state-of-the-art equipment.
According to the statement: “The IGP has also issued a stern warning to political thugs and any individuals or groups who may contemplate acts of violence or disruption before, during, or after the election: they will face the full force of the law. The message is clear—those who attempt to jeopardize the peace and security of the state will not go unpunished.
“The deployment will see officers from various specialized units, including the Special Intervention Squad, Police Mobile Force (PMF), Counter-Terrorism Unit (CTU), Special Protection Unit (SPU), Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit, K-9 Unit, Federal Investigation and Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT), and Federal Intelligence and Security Task Force (FID-STS), working in concert with other security agencies.
”These agencies will adhere strictly to the guidelines of the Electoral Act, 2022, ensuring that all measures taken align with the principles of fairness, transparency, and order.
“In addition to ground personnel, aerial patrols will be conducted with police helicopters, while gunboats will patrol the state’s waterways and riverine areas to ensure security across all terrains. These comprehensive measures will serve as a deterrent to any attempt to disrupt the electoral process and will enhance the overall stability of the elections.”
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