The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has commended the policemen and other security operatives deployed Ekiti State for the just concluded Governorship election.
The Force Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Sunday, quoted the IGP as commending the electorates for cooperating with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agents during the election.
He added, “The IGP who applauded the peaceful conduct of the elections, equally lauded the efforts of the police officers deployed for the polls under the direct supervision of the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of election security, DIG Johnson Kokumo.
“The IGP noted that the police officers conducted themselves professionally and in a humane manner which built trust with the electorate, and ultimately led to a successful electoral process.
“He emphasised that the timely situation reports churned out by the police effectively covered all communication gaps with the people and eliminated all iota of doubts regarding the massive security presence in the state.”
“The Inspector-General of Police while admonishing Nigerians to toe the line of peaceful conduct in forthcoming elections, has assured all citizens of improved management of security during electioneering processes.
The IGP further urged Nigerians to continue to cooperate with security operatives for success of future polls.
“He called on well-meaning Nigerians, particularly electorates and political actors, to accord necessary support to the police and other security agencies in the forthcoming 2023 general elections, including the Osun State gubernatorial election which comes up in July 2022.”
