… charges officers on vigilance and safety protocols.
In order to guarantee the integrity and transparency of the electoral process, DIG Sylvester Abiodun Alabi, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Ondo State Gubernatorial Elections, has carried out a number of thorough inspections of polling places and collation centres as the polls come to an end.
According to a press release on Saturday, 16th November 2024, signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, these inspections aim to guarantee that all voting materials are accounted for and that the counting and collation of votes are conducted in a fair and orderly manner.
The DIG further charged the officers deployed for election security to ensure a constant state of vigilance, restricting any unauthorised movement of persons in and out of the collation centres. Officers are to emplace strict safety protocols to prevent any potential disruptions or irregularities that could compromise the integrity of the elections.
The Nigeria Police Force reiterates its commitment to emplacing adequate security measures to ensure the electoral process is conducted freely and fair. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, further assures members of the public, particularly the good citizens of Ondo State, of the highest standard of security throughout the electoral process and even afterwards.
