Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has banned security aides and escorts from accompanying VIPs into polling booths and collation centres during Ondo state governorship election.
Gatekeepers News reports that spokesman of the force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi revealed this through a statement released on Tuesday.
Adejobi said the IGP has implemented “comprehensive security measures” to ensure a peaceful, transparent, and credible election.
Egbetokun named Deputy Inspector General Sylvester Alabi as coordinating DIG for the election to oversee the implementation of security strategies and to maintain law and order throughout the electoral period.
He also named Bennett Igweh, an assistant inspector-general, and Tunji Disu, a commissioner of police, as AIG and CP elections respectively.
Egbetokun said all movements on roads, waterways, and other means of transportation are restricted from 6 am to 6 pm in the state on Saturday except those on essential services like ambulances, media officials, and fire service personnel.
The statement reads, “Furthermore, security aides and escorts attached to VIPs are banned from accompanying VIPs to polling booths and collation centres to prevent disruptions.”
“Unauthorized security personnel and quasi-security agencies will not be permitted to operate during the election, and a strict ban on using sirens by unauthorized vehicles will be enforced.”
“Special consideration will also be extended to individuals with disabilities, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and those facing mobility challenges to ensure that polling stations remain accessible.”
“Designated election lines have been established for inquiries and reporting incidents. These lines will be publicized as soon as possible.”
Egbetokun said police will work with military and other security agencies to ensure the election is conducted fairly and peacefully.
