Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has ordered the deployment of 18,426 policemen ahead of the gubernatorial election in Osun State on Saturday, September 22.
He said the deployed officers would provide security during the elections, these includes men and officers from conventional and PMF units, intelligence as well as the technical teams of the Force.
According to him, “Arrangements have been concluded to deploy over 18, 426 police personnel, including conventional and PMF units, Intelligence and technical teams to provide security.
“This number excludes the support services to be provided by other security personnel from the Armed Forces, the Immigration Service, the Prisons, the Customs and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) to complement the efforts of the police,” he added.
“Our brothers, politicians and their supporters are advised to desist from actions that may precipitate violence before, during and after the election.
“The police officers deployed for this election have been lectured and educated on electoral conducts, behaviours, laws and offences, and are therefore expected to conduct themselves in a highly programs ethical manners.”
