The Inspector General of Police,
IGP Ibrahim K Idris NPM mni, determined to ensure that the rescheduled Edo
Gubernatorial Election is conducted in an atmosphere of peace and security has
ordered the activation of the revised operation plan for the governorship
election slated to hold throughout the State on Wednesday, 28th
September, 2016.
2. The revised election
security operation plan will guarantee free, fair and credible election, secure
electoral process, enable eligible voters exercise their franchise freely and
voluntary, protection of election materials and officials, ensure adequate
security before, during and after the election.
3. In the same vein,
protection of life and property in the entire State will be of paramount
importance. However, the Police will be firm and decisive in dealing with
any infractions of the law, actions and activities that constitute breach of
peace and contrary to public order.
4. For avoidance of doubt,
the Police will mobilize and deploy adequate resources and personnel to
prosecute the Edo Governorship election conclusively.
5. To this end, in order
to achieve the expected outcome of credible election acceptable to all
stakeholders, the police will deploy:
(i)
Twenty Five Thousand (25,000.00) conventional Police Officers.
(ii) Tactical Teams which
include:-
a.
Police
Mobile Force [PMF]
b.
Counter
Terrorism Unit
c.
Explosive
Ordinance Disposal
d.
Special
Protection Unit
e.
Force
Animal Branch
f.
Police
Air wing [Aerial patrol)
g.
Marine
Police Unit [Riverine Patrol)
This is in addition to the deployment of other
sister agencies to ensure a robust security template for the election. Also,
Police Helicopters, gun boats, Armoured Personnel Carriers, Police Dogs and
technical platforms will be deployed.
6. The IGP wishes to
entreat all Police Officers and Officers of all sister security agencies
deployed for the election to conduct themselves in the best professional
manner, maintaining apolitical disposition and strictly adhering to the rules
of engagement.
7. The good people of Edo
State are advised to be law abiding and warned to refrain from any action that
will jeopardize the existing peace and security in the State. The Nigeria
Police Force on its part will discharge its statutory functions effectively,
unbiased and in accordance to the principles of democratic policing.
8. Furthermore, the IGP
has directed the Commissioner of Police in Edo State to enforce the restriction
of vehicular movement from (00:00) 12 midnight Tuesday, 27th
September,2016 to (18:00hrs) 6pm 28th September, 2016 except
those involved in essential duties who must be properly identified.
DCP Don N. Awunah, fsi
Force
Public Relations Officer,
Force
Headquarters,
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