Kwara Police Command has assured residents of maximum security ahead of Saturday’s local government elections.
In a statement by the state commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya said that the command has made security arrangements to guarantee a peaceful, free, and fair process across all polling units in the state in a bid to ensure smooth conduct of the elections.
The police boss said that a strategic meeting was held on Wednesday with Heads of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Airforce, Nigerian Navy, The DSS, NSCDC, FRSC, The Customs and the Immigration Service, NCoS, The NDLEA, and the Federal Fire Service, to discuss coordinated efforts to maintain law and order before, during, and after the election.
“This collaboration underscores the commitment of all security agencies to safeguard the process and ensure that the election is free from violence or intimidation of any form.
“Residents are encouraged to exercise their civic duty with confidence, knowing that their safety is top priority. The combined forces of these agencies will be deployed across the state to ensure that lives and property are protected throughout the election period.
“We appeal to the good people of Kwara to remain calm, law-abiding, and cooperate fully with security personnels on duty. The Kwara State Command will continue to work tirelessly with sister agencies to guarantee a secure environment for all, and we trust that the election will be a success”.
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