Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun announced on Wednesday that 35,000 officers, along with 8,000 personnel from other security agencies, will be deployed to provide security for the Edo governorship election on September 21.
Egbetokun made this statement at the Independent National Electoral Commission’s stakeholders meeting in Benin ahead of the election.
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He noted that the Edo State Security Network, which has been banned, would not be involved in the election.
The Inspector General also mentioned that security personnel would be stationed to monitor the waterways and the state’s entry and exit points.
He urged voters, party agents, and other stakeholders to conduct themselves peacefully to ensure a successful election.
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He emphasized that the responsibility for securing voters and election materials lies solely with the police, who are well-equipped and supported by other national security agencies.
“The police will deploy 35, 000 alongside 8000 others from sister agencies for the Edo governorship election on September 21.
“The ban on Edo State Security Network is in place and the outfit will not participate in the election. No private or state-owned security apparatus would be allowed to operate during and after the election.
“All local securities in Edo state should refrain from participating in the Edo election. No one is allowed to bring arms to the election venue as such persons will be arrested
“The police will ensure strict compliance with the Electoral Act and other requisite laws to provide a conducive environment for peaceful conduct of the election,” he stated
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