The Inspector General of Police(IGP), Usman Baba, ordered state commissioners of police to mobilise resources at their disposal to
defend the electorate, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials and sensitive materials in the upcoming Governorship and States House of Assembly elections, on March 1.
Similarly, the IGP has assured Nigerians, especially the electorates of adequate security and a level playing ground during the elections.
The IGP,made this known in continuation of his meeting with Strategic Police Managers to discuss and review topical issues and strategies for a more secured electoral process.
He urged the commissnoers to carry out their 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/groups for proper investigation.
The IGP assured Nigerians, particularly electorates 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.
