November 11 Guber Election: IGP Boosts Operational Readiness Of Officers

In a bid to ensure a smooth electioneering processes in the forthcoming off-cycle Gubernatorial elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi States scheduled for 11th November, 2023, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the distribution of additional 220 operational vehicles, including water canons, Armored Personnel Carriers, helmets, bullet proof vests, tear gas canisters etc, to the three designated states to intensify security arrangements for the elections. 

Earlier, the IGP had organised training for Police officers who will be deployed in the election security management for the forthcoming elections and sought the approval of the Federal Government for the payment of their allowances and other necessary support to boost the morale of the officers during the operations.

The IGP therefore urges all stakeholders in the three states to embrace peace, uphold the sanctity of the rule of law and be law-abiding in their endeavours before, during and after the elections as the Police and other security agencies have been placed on alert to avert any untoward acts capable of disrupting the elections in any of the states.

ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra, FCAI, 

Force Public Relations Officer, 

Force Headquarters, 

Abuja.