Edo Elections: Police activates post -election security strategy, urges citizens to remain peaceful 

Stanley Ihedigbo

As the Edo 2024 Governorship Elections gradually winds to an end, the DIG in-charge of the Elections, DIG Frank Mba, has activated the post-election security strategy of the Force.

According to the Force Police Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, this include, but not limited to, Show of Force Exercise, designed to boost the confidence of citizens and to reassure of the readiness of the Force to respond appropriately to any possible threat to public safety and security in the State.

In line with the post-election security strategy, the DIG has ordered enhanced deployment in and around Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) facilities, key stakeholders involved in the election and other critical infrastructure within the State.

Meanwhile, the Nigeria Police Force calls on citizens to remain peaceful and law abiding while going about their endeavours.

The Force however warns against any conduct by any individual or group capable of disrupting the existing peace in the State, noting that the Force and the security forces are prepared than ever before to ensure continuous peace in the State.