The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has announced the security plans for the October 10, 2020 governorship election in Ondo State.
The announcement was contained in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Deputy Commissioner of Police Frank Mba, on Friday.
According to the statement, those deployed by the IG include Deputy Inspector General of Police, Adeleye Olusola Oyebade, who is in charge of Research and Planning, to administer the general security arrangement for the election in the State; Assistant Inspector General of Police Karma Hosea Hassan, who is in charge of Federal Operations, Department of Operations, Force Headquarters Abuja; and 11 Commissioners of Police.
Oyebade has been charged by Adamu to bring his wealth of experience to bear by ensuring the due enforcement of all electoral laws throughout the period of the election.
CP Garba Baba Umar will be in charge Monitoring/Evaluation and will be assisted by CP Habu Sani.
Other Senior Police Officers deployed to handle other layers of security in the State are: CP Abiodun Alabi, CP Bishi Omololu, CP Ashafa Kunle, CP Akeera M. Yonous, CP Buba Sanusi, CP Audu Madaki, CP Evelyn Peterside, CP Sadiku Gbenga and CP Abutu Yaro.
Meanwhile, Adamu has warned that no Security Aides will be allowed to accompany VIPs or political appointees on the day of the election, noting that severe punishments will be meted out to anyone who violates the order.
Officers and men of the Force as well as personnel of other security agencies deployed for the election have also been charged by the IGP to conduct themselves professionally and work in line with best practices as highlighted in the Code of Conduct and Rules of Engagement for Elections.
He also enjoined members of the public, especially politicians and their supporters, to cooperate with the Police and other security agencies in the national assignment of guaranteeing a hitch-free gubernatorial poll.
