By Julius Alabi, Akure
As the Ondo state governorship election draws nearer, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has deployed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), in charge of Research and Planning, Adeleye Oyabade to oversee the general security arrangement during election.
The election which will take place in18 local government area of the state is slated for October 10, 2020
Among the high ranking officers deployed to assist the DIG are; the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Federal Operations, Department of Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja, Karma Hassan, and 11 Commissioners of Police.
In a statement, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), DCP Frank Mba, said the coordinating DIG has been charged by the IG to bring “his wealth of experience to bear by ensuring the due enforcement of all electoral laws throughout the period of the election.”
According to the details of the statement, CP Garba Umar would be in charge of monitoring and evaluation and will be assisted by CP Habu Sani.
Other senior police officers deployed to handle other layers of security in the state include; CPs Abiodun Alabi, Bishi Omololu, Ashafa Kunle, Akeera Yonous, Buba Sanusi, Audu Madaki, Evelyn Peterside, Sadiku Gbenga, and Abutu Yaro.
The IGP also warned that no security aides would be allowed to accompany VIPs or political appointees on the day of the election, noting that severe punishments would be meted out to anyone who violate the order.
“Officers and men of the Force as well as personnel of other security agencies deployed for the election have also been charged by the IG 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 also enjoins 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”, he added.
