Police escort
The police has warned his officers attached to public office holders not to follow them all around, especially to polling boots on election days.
The police gave this umbrella ban to its operatives and other security personnel attached to governors, ministers and other government functionaries not to escort their principals to polling units in the 2023 elections.
This is contained in a statement signed by the Spokesperson of the police command , SP Yemisi Opalola, in Osogbo on Wednesday.
”Any officer found to have flouted this directive will be subjected to disciplinary actions.
“Also, the use of siren, revolving lights and tinted car windows by unauthorised citizens during the elections period will not be allowed.
“The command also warns other security outfits/organisations that are not constitutionally empowered to participate in the election duty to steer off the electoral process,” she added.
”Any organisation/groups found flouting this would definitely be sanctioned in accordance with the extant laws.
The police released hotlines during the election for members of the public who may want to contact it in case of any emergency.
The numbers are 08039537995, 08075872433 and 08123823981
Meanwhile, INEC has began the distribution of electoral materials in Lagos.
Reports confirmed that the distribution which began by the beginning of the week is so far progressing without any hitch.
Also, EFCC was said to have deployed its officers for election monitoring duties all around the country adding as support to the huge number of police officers already earmarked for election operations.
Additional information from: Newsbreak.ng
