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As the announcement of the winner of the Saturday Edo governorship election is awaited, the Nigeria Police have activated the post-election security strategy of the Force.
A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Sunday disclosed that the DIG in-charge of the election, DIG Frank Mba, activated the security strategy.
“As the Edo 2024 Governorship Elections gradually winds to an end, the DIG in-charge of the Elections, DIG Frank Mba, mni has activated the post-election security strategy of the Force,” he said.
The strategy according to him, includes, but not limited to, “Show of Force Exercise, designed to boost the confidence of citizens and to reassure of the readiness of the Force to respond appropriately to any possible threat to public safety and security in the State.”
The Force spokesman added that in line with the post-election security strategy, “the DIG has ordered enhanced deployment in and around INEC facilities, key stakeholders involved in the election and other critical infrastructure within the State.”
“Meanwhile, the Nigeria Police Force calls on citizens to remain peaceful and law abiding while going about their endeavours.
“The Force however warns against any conduct by any individual or group capable of disrupting the existing peace in the State, noting that the Force and the security forces are prepared than ever before to ensure continuous peace in the State,” he said.
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