[BREAKING] Edo 2024: Police Embark On Show Of Force After Announcement Of Winner

The Deputy Inspector General in-charge of security for the Edo State governorship election, DIG Frank Mba, mni, has activated a post-election security strategy of the Force......Read The Full Article>>.....Read The Full Article>>

This followed the declaration of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Monday Okpebholo, as the winner of the election.

The Eagle Online recalls that the Independent National Electoral Commission declared Okpebholo the winner on Sunday.

A statement on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer and an Assistant Commissioner of Police, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the post-election strategy activated by Mba includes a Show of Force Exercise designed to boost the confidence of citizens and to reassure of them 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, Mba has ordered enhanced deployment in and around INEC facilities, key stakeholders involved in the election and other critical infrastructure within the State.

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

The Force warned against any conduct by any individual or group capable of disrupting the existing peace in the State.

The statement noted that the Force and other security forces are prepared more than ever before to ensure continuous peace in the State.

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