2019 Elections: Police Provide
2019 Elections: Police Provide Adequate Security for
INEC Facilities
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu NPM, mni has
ordered a comprehensive water-tight and round-the-clock security
for all INEC offices and facilities nationwide.
Consequently, Command Commissioners of Police in the thirty six
states of the Federation and FCT have been directed to put in place
adequate, functional and purposeful security arrangements aimed at
protecting all INEC offices and materials from all forms of crimes
and mischief- before, during and after the elections.
Zonal Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) have also
been mandated to monitor compliance level of Commands under their
jurisdiction with this directive, and ensure that no breach of
security of any kind occurs within and around INEC facilities under
their watch. The order takes immediate effect.
Meanwhile, the Inspector General of Police assures Nigerians of
the readiness of the Nigeria Police Force to deliver on its mandate
of providing a safe and enabling environment for the conduct of the
general election. He reiterates the commitment of the Force to
providing a level playing field for all political actors, while
remaining professional and apolitical in the discharge of its
responsibilities.
ACP FRANK MBA
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA