- Imo police commissioner redeployed
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the distribution of additional 220 operational vehicles, including water canons, Armored Personnel Carriers, helmets, bullet proof vests, tear gas canisters etc for the gubernatorial elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi states scheduled for November 11.
A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Sunday said the move is to ensure peaceful elections in the three states.
Earlier, the IGP had organised trainings for the police officers who are involved in security management for the forthcoming elections and sought the approval of the Federal Government for the payment of their allowances to boost their morale.
He urged all stakeholders in the three states to embrace peace, uphold the sanctity of the rule of law and be law-abiding in their endeavours before, 0during and after the elections.
The IGP added that the police and other security agencies have been placed on alert to avert any unruly acts capable of disrupting the elections in any of the states
Meanwhile, the IGP has ordered the redeployment of the Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of Imo, Mr Mohammed Barde to the Force Headquarters.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Monday in Abuja.
He said the redeployment of the CP ahead of the Nov. 11 governorship election in the state was in line with his commitment to ensure neutrality in the election.
Adejobi said the decision to reshuffle the CP underscores the Police Force’s unwavering dedication to upholding the rule of law throughout the electoral proceedings.
“This redeployment is not an indictment on the affected officer but a broader strategy aimed at bolstering security measures, promoting transparency and upholding the integrity of the electoral security management.
“The I-G is resolute in ensuring a secured environment for all stakeholders, political parties, candidates and citizens to participate in the electoral process,” he said.
Adejobi urged the electorate to cooperate with the police and other security agencies by adhering to the law to ensure a smooth and successful election.
