Ahead of Saturday’s Local Government Election in Edo state, the Police Commissioner in the State, CP Mohammed Dankwara, on Thursday said the police in collaboration with other security agencies have put measures in place in order to have a hutch-free exercise.
This was contained in a press release, issued on behalf of the police commissioner by the Edo Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chidi Nwanbuzor in Benin City.
The statement quoted CP to have encouraged the people to vote for the candidates of their choice as there shall be maximum security before, during and after the election.
The statement read in part: “Edo State Police Command wishes to inform the good people of State that the Command in collaboration with other Sister Security agencies within the State have put in place measures to ensure a peaceful Local Government Election.
“The Command has deployed adequately its officers and men in collaboration with other Sister Security agencies to ensure a peaceful election.
“In view of the above, the general public is by this press release to note that only eligible voters will be allowed at the polling units
“Only agents who are screened and identified by the EDSIEC will be allowed at the Polling Units.
“No weapon of any kind is allowed at the voting arena. Nobody or any party representatives will be allowed at Polling Units with Political Party Logo or any form of Political Party identification.
“All forms of loitering will not be allowed at the Polling Units.To this end, the Edo State Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Dankwara, wishes the good people of Edo State a free, fair, credible, and peaceful elections.”
While urging the electorates to remain law-abiding citizens, before, during, and after the elections, the CP reassured the people of the Command’s commitment to professionalism during the exercise.
. TheWitness
