With the upcoming local government elections in Delta State scheduled for this Saturday, Abaniwonda Olufemi, the state commissioner of police, has directed a major troop deployment throughout the state to guarantee a smooth election process.
The Command’s Spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, made this remark on behalf of CP Olufemi on Thursday in the state capital of Asaba.
The statement read, “The Commissioner of Police Delta State CP Abaniwonda Olufemi has ordered massive deployment across the state to enable electorates in Delta State to exercise their right.
“The Command in synergy with other sister agencies deployed massively across all polling units, RACs, collation centres, and DSIEC offices to ensure a hitch and also protect the electorates, and DSIEC officials.
“Marine Police have equally been deployed to the waterways to ensure that that area too is peaceful during the election.
CP Olufemi urged all non-state actors to refrain from interfering with the elections, warning that anyone caught doing so would face harsh consequences.
The commissioner also urged all citizens to obey the law and promised that they would not compromise in fulfilling their primary duty of safeguarding people’s lives and property.
“There will be restriction of vehicular movement from 8:am to 3 pm on Saturday, only officials on emergency and essential duties which include accredited election monitors and observers, will be allowed passage during this time.
“NABTEB examination students are also exempted from this restriction of movement order.
“While regretting the inconveniences this will cause, members of the public are therefore advised to adhere to this instruction as anyone found wanting will be made to face the full wrath of the law.
“The ban on VIP escorts during the election will also be enforced, they are therefore advised not to move with their security details on Election Day, as any officer found wanting will be arrested and sanctioned accordingly”
