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Assistant Commissioner of Police Prince Muyiwa Adejobi is the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO).

Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi @Princemoye1

PRESS RELEASE

EDO ELECTION: POLICE ARREST POLITICAL THUGS, RECOVERS FIREARMS IN OVERNIGHT RAIDS, VOWS TO DEAL WITH ILLEGAL ARMS BEARERS AND TROUBLE MAKERS

The Nigeria Police Force has made a significant breakthrough in its efforts to curb electoral violence in Edo State with the arrest of two political thugs, namely: Edwin Obanor, 43-year-old and Audu Tajudeen, a 41-year-old PDP member from Ugbogbo quarters, Igara Akoko, Edo.

Nigeria Police Force @PoliceNG

PRESS RELEASE

EDO ELECTION: IGP DIRECTS SECURITY MEASURES, MOVEMENT RESTRICTIONS FOR EDO OFF-CYCLE ELECTION.

As IGP Calls on Citizens to Adhere to Rule of Law, Assures Free Exercise of Voting Rights.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has announced comprehensive security measures to ensure a peaceful, transparent, and credible electoral process during the Edo off-cycle election scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024.

In preparation for the election, the IGP has ordered the restriction of all vehicular movement on roads, waterways, and other forms of transportation from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Election Day. Exceptions will be made for essential services, including accredited media, electoral officials, ambulances, and emergency responders.

To maintain the integrity of the electoral process, the IGP has implemented a ban on all security aides and escorts accompanying VIPs to polling booths and collation centres. Unauthorized security personnel and quasi-security outfits are prohibited from operating during the election, and the use of sirens by unauthorized vehicles is strictly forbidden to ensure a calm environment for voters.

Furthermore, the IGP has mandated that special attention be afforded to individuals with disabilities, pregnant women, nursing mothers, aged, and those with mobility challenges, ensuring that polling stations in both urban and rural settings are accessible to all.

The Inspector-General of Police, through the Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) for Edo Gubernatorial Election, DIG Frank Emeka Mba, mni, has appealed to citizens to refrain from making prank calls to control room and designated help numbers, highlighting that text messages are more effective for operational purposes. The designated election lines for inquiries and reporting are: DIG Election DIG Frank Mba, mni; 07025000383 and AIG Election AIG Benneth Igwe, mni; 09085000029, while the general control room numbers are 08077773721 and 08037646272. The already activated t control room is manned by police and relevant agencies engaged in the electoral process.

Citizens are encouraged to report any suspicious activities or incidents that may jeopardize the integrity of the electoral process or cause disorderliness in any part of the state. The Inspector-General of Police underscores the necessity of adhering to these directives to avert any undue interference and intimidation during the election. Political parties, candidates, and their ers are urged to conduct themselves responsibly and in compliance with electoral laws, as any violations or attempts to disrupt the electoral process will be met with the full extent of the law.

The IGP reaffirms the dedication of the Nigeria Police Force to promoting a safe and democratic environment. Through collaborative efforts, we can guarantee that the forthcoming elections in Edo, specifically and the future, are held fairly and peacefully.

A OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.

20TH SEPTEMBER 2024

Police in Edo State embark on show of force patrol.

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Obaseki’s boys!

See their ragtag faces

Prosecute, convict and punish these bastards accordingly. No fear or favour.

This is a disgrace to our democracy. People are still taking gun up and down on election day.

I am sure Naptu2 rushed to post this here because it was not of his lovely APC. Naptu2 is a bigot and tribalist in a closet

Only the discerned know what you do here Naptu2

Cause havoc for 24hours then suffer for 4 year

Hmmmm!
Election no be war ooo.

Obaseki thugs in the form of the proscribed Edo Security Network. Hand go meet am and body go tell am.

Slawomiir,is that you there?

No wonder that guy has been so inactive on Nairaland......He must be running thuggish errands for either the PDP or their junior brother LP

Mumu. Get sense, this can be arrangee

quote author=CoronaVirusPro post=132093095]Obaseki’s boys![/quote]

It’s a ghost town

I am just sitting upstairs at my balcony and watching everyone

Na obaseki polling unit i de go snap people

Besides this is fake

Thugs from PDP can’t use those cut to size guns

Kabaka and co block ekehuan road yesterday

Them beat up one Pdp guy for idahosa yesterday

I be wan snap from here but e go capture my area

I for show una something right now

Who gave them the arms an ammunition

🤔 ..one thing for sure, those guys are in for a long thing.

The detention go long sotey their people sef go forget dem for there

These Ones been working for politicians long time ago.. They will soon be out..

Tinubu urchins ...when I saw that PDP pollo I knew na APC format...they want to rig in olodo like ant general of the whole world with first class who advised buharia to print more naira to stop inflation ... is only a fake ant will think like that. ..now he's president

popesco123:
Mumu. Get sense, this can be arrangee

quote author=CoronaVirusPro post=132093095]Obaseki’s boys!

u go gree make dem use u do this kind arrangement?Arm matter na serious matter with govt bro.

Apc grab power and run with it

bluepreek:
Slawomiir,is that you there?

No wonder that guy has been so inactive on Nairaland......He must be running thuggish errands for either the PDP or their junior brother LP

Damn Nigga
Lights up his weed 😆

Na who there catch be thief

CoronaVirusPro:
Obaseki’s boys!

Liar. Set up by APC in conjunction with police.

Is this how Obaseki and PDP intends to win election?

This is not good enough.

People of Edo state should vote Olumide Apkata of LP.

We need sane minds in government.

A man in his Forty's is still involve in political thuggery.
What a wasted destiny.
May may politicians not waste our destiny.

This is nonsense. These are my guys and it's pure set up. The real thugs are the APC guys moving around openly with guns while police and army look the other way.

Mercenary123:
I am sure Naptu2 rushed to post this here because it was not of his lovely APC. Naptu2 is a bigot and tribalist in a closet

Only the discerned know what you do here Naptu2

APC thugs were arrested in oredo ward 3 yesterday with Pump action guns given to them by ebo stone where are the boys they arrested from that sienna? Na to post innocent person wear am undersize PDP clothes

All arrested are ipob / Obedient. I don't know why ibos carry Edo election on their heads.

Kudos to our gallant officers.

Quelme:
Obaseki thugs in the form of the proscribed Edo Security Network. Hand go meet am and body go tell am.

Where APC thugs Ebo stone give pump action police arrest yesterday bro,?