As part of efforts to strengthen
the security of the electoral processes in the country and ensure sustainable
democracy and national development, the Inspector-General of Police, Acting IGP
Suleiman Abba, NPM, NPOM, mni, has approved the establishment of Elections
Security Planning and Monitoring Unit.
The Unit which is headed by a
seasoned Commissioner of Police in the Department of Operations, will be
responsible for development of frameworks, processes, strategies and systems
necessary for election security, planning, monitoring and management. Other duties
include: conducting elections security threat assessment, coordinating election
security training, developing and implementing guidelines for the conduct of
Police officers engaged in election duties. It will also collaborate with
strategic stakeholders, Community-based and Civil Society Organizations as well
as Non-Governmental Organizations and International Development Partners in
ensuring free, fair and credible elections within a secure democratic space in
Nigeria.
While assuring the general public
of the determination of the Force and other security agencies to bring about
hitch-free elections in 2015 and beyond, the Ag. Inspector-General of Police
called on the support of all Nigerians, the political class, strategic
partners, corporate establishment and all stakeholders towards actualizing this
objective.
The Police is your helper and
friend.
Ag.CP EMMANUEL OJUKWU, psc
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
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