IGP restricts movement, deploys DIGs to Imo, Kogi, Bayelsa
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, yesterday has said there would be no vehicular movement as well as movement of canoes, ships and other means of transportation via waterways in Imo, Kogi and Bayelsa starting from Friday in preparation of the election.
Egbetokun, who said the decision was in line with measures put in place to ensure free, fair and credible elections in the three states, also barred some state security outfits like Ebubeagu and other quasi-outfits from carrying out operations during the election.
The IG, who made this known at Force Headquarters while briefing reporters, explained that both marine and gunboats have been deployed in the three states considering their riverine terrain.
Therefore, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Department of Training and Development, DIG Frank Emeka Mba, has been deployed to oversee elections in Imo State; DIG Habu Sani in charge of the Department of Force Intelligence to Kogi State; and DIG Daniel Sokari-Pedro in charge of the Department of Information and Communication Technology to Bayelsa State.
We have strategically deployed our personnel in the states to provide security and maintain law and order throughout the electioneering process following training on professionalism, neutrality, and best practices carried out for officers and men deployed for election duty.
