…….As Command Enforce Restriction Of Movement Across 25 LGA
Emmanuel lkpeama.
Ahead of the forthcoming local government election in Delta state slated to hold on Saturday,13th July,2024,the Commissioner of Police Delta State CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has ordered massive deployment across the state to ensure hitch free elections.
In a press release signed by the image maker of the command,SP Edafe Bright stated that the command would work in synergy with other sister agencies to all the State,polling units, RACs, collation centres, and DSIEC offices to ensure a hitch and also protect the electorates, and DSIEC officials, noting that Marine Police have equally been deployed to the waterways to ensure that that area too is peaceful during the election.
SP Edafe noted that there will be restriction of vehicular movement from 8am to 3pm as only officials on emergency and essential duties which include accredited election monitors and observers, will be allowed passage during this time.
The release went on to say that NABTEB examination students are also exempted from the restriction of movement order, stating that the ban on VIP escorts during the election will also be enforced, as they are advised not to move with their security details on election day, as any officer found wanting will be arrested and sanctioned accordingly.
While regretting the inconveniences this will cause, Edafe advised the public to adhere to the instruction as anyone found wanting will be made to face the full wrath of the law.
He went further to state that the CP has advises all non-state actors like vigilante, anti-cult volunteers and hunters to steer clear of the polling units and the entire election process, as any of them found meddling in the election process will be decisively dealt with.
The CP said,”it’s pertinent to note that the success of this election to a large extent, lies on how the electorate conducts themselves, while wishing you all a hitch free exercise,l want to urge all residents to be law-abiding, and be rest assured that the command will not compromise in carrying out its primary responsibility of ensuring the protection of life and property, as well as the preservation of public tranquillity before, during, and after the elections.”
“The following dedicated phone lines are available to the public to reach the command, as a quick response contact for any complaint or distress situation during the election exercise,CONTROL ROOM NUMBERS:08036684974,0811485600,08025666914” he submitted.
