CITIZENS COMPASS– THE Inspector General of Police, IGP Alkali Baba, has assured Nigerians of adequate security of lives and property before, during and after the gubernatorial and House of Assembly elections on Saturday, March 11, 2023.
The IGP disclose this in a statement, signed by Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, on Wednesday, March 8, 2024.
The statement said the IGP has directed relevant departments to do the needful.
It reads, “…the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has directed all Commissioners of Police and Strategic Commanders posted for the Gubernatorial and State Houses of Assembly election duties to mobilize all resources at their disposal to defend electorates, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials and sensitive materials, as well as the electoral process during the conduct of elections on 11th March 2023.
“Similarly, the IGP has ordered strategic deployments in accordance with the developed standard operating procedure for polling units to ensure maximum protection against intimidation, harassment, and assault on law-abiding citizens during the electoral process. He equally charged all election commanders in various states to take up complaints of intimidation, harassment, and assault reported by individuals/groups for proper investigation.
“The Inspector-General of Police, therefore, assures all Nigerians, particularly electorates and INEC officials that the Nigeria Police Force is in synergy with other security agencies to ensure adequate security and protection of fundamental rights nationwide.”
