Ahead of the October 10 governorship election, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has deployed a Deputy Inspectors-General of Police and an Assistant Inspectors-General of Police to Ondo state.
The Duo are DIG in charge of Research and Planning, Adeleye Oyebade and AIG in charge of Federal Operations, Department of Operations, Karma Hassan.
He has also dispatched 11 Commissioners of Police to complement the efforts of the police operatives in the state.
A statement in Abuja on Friday by the Force spokesman, ACP Frank Mba, stated the new development.
The police spokesperson said that Oyebade has been charged by the Adamu to bring “his wealth of experience to bear, by ensuring the due enforcement of all electoral laws throughout the period of the election.”
He further stated thatCP Garba Umar will handle monitoring and evaluation and will be assisted by CP Habu Sani.
However, other senior police officers deployed include CPs Abiodun Alabi, Bishi Omololu, Ashafa Kunle, Akeera Yonous, Buba Sanusi, Audu Madaki, Evelyn Peterside, Sadiku Gbenga, and Abutu Yaro.
Adamu warned that no Security Aide will be allowed to accompany VIPs or Political appointees on the day of the Guber Election noting that severe punishments will be meted out to anyone who violates the order.
He further charged operatives deployed for election to conduct themselves professionally and work in line with best practices as highlighted in the Code of Conduct and Rules of Engagement for Elections.
He then urged members of the public, especially politicians and their supporters to cooperate with the Police and other security agencies in the national assignment of guaranteeing a hitch-free gubernatorial poll.
