LG Poll: Enugu CP Orders Massive Deployment Of Personnel, Movement Restriction
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Mamman Giwa, has ordered the massive deployment of personnel, operational and intelligence assets across the state for local government election.
It would be recalled that the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) had scheduled election into the 17 Chairmanship and 260 Ward Councillorship positions in the state for Sept. 26.
This is contained in a statement issued on Friday in Enugu by the Command’s Spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Mamman Giwa.
The commissioner also ordered the restriction of human and vehicular movements across the state from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on election day, except for persons on essential duties and duly accredited election officials.
He further barred quasi-security outfits from participating in election security and directed all armed security personnel on VIP escort duties not to escort VIPs to polling Units.
The commissioner assured the electorate and the public of adequate security before, during and after the elections, in collaboration with other security agencies.
The state police boss urged eligible voters to turn out and exercise their franchise.
He warned political parties, candidates and their supporters against electoral malpractices and acts capable of disrupting the peaceful conduct of the elections.
According to him, violators will face the full weight of the law.
“The electorate and the public are urged to promptly report suspicious persons and activities capable of undermining the peaceful conduct of the elections to the nearest police station.
“They can call 08032003702, 08086671202 or 08021709005,” he said.