Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Kogi State Governorship Election, Habu Sani has barred security personnel from escorting very important persons (VIPs) to the polling units.
Gatekeepers News reports that this was contained in a statement issued on Friday night by the state Police Public Relations Officer SP William Aya.
The statement warned that any Officer who is caught violating this order by accompanying any VIP, Political and Public Official, or any other personality to the polling units will be arrested and dealt with accordingly.
“The DIG ordered that on no account should any Security Personnel attached to VIPs, Political and Public Officers or any personality across the State will be allowed to move or escort their Principals during the period of restrictions of vehicular movement.
“He warns that any Officer who is caught violating this order by accompanying any VIP, Political and Public Official or any other personality to the Polling Unit will be arrested and dealt with accordingly.
“The DIG appeals to VIPs, Political and Public Officers to note this order so as to avoid any embarrassment that might befall them. Nothing that, the Police and other Security Agencies will not allow any security breach during the period of the Election.
