The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu has deployed DIG Research and Planning, Adeleye Oyabade, to be in charge of the Nigerian Police Force general security ahead of the forthcoming Ondo governorship election slated for October 10, 2020. This was announced in a statement on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba, saying the Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police in charge of Federal Operations, Karma Hosea Hassan and 11 Commissioners of Police have also been deployed to assist the DIG.
Mba said “the co-coordinating DIG has been charged by the IGP to bring his wealth of experience to bear by ensuring the due enforcement of all electoral laws throughout the period of the election.
According to the statement, CP Garba Umar would be in charge of monitoring and evaluation while CP Habu Sani will assist him.
Other CPs deployed include Bishi Omololu, Ashafa Kunle, Buba Sanusi, Abiodun Alabi, Akeera Yonous, Abutu Yaro, Sadiku Gbenga, Audu Madaki, and Evelyn Peterside
Mba also said the IGP warned that VIPs or political appointees will not be accompanied by security aides on the day of the election and those in violation of this directive will be severely dealt with.
The statement in part reads: “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 enjoins 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.”
