The Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the South South geo political zone, Mr Taiwo Lakanu, has visited the Delta State Police Command to assess the preparedness of the command to provide security for Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly elections in the state.
On arrival at the command headquarters in Asaba, DIG Lakanu inspected a guard of honour mounted by a detachment of centery men of the command before proceeding to exchange pleasantries with the management team of the command led by the CP, Adeyinka Adeleke.
Addressing newsmen later, DIG Lakanu, restated the readiness of the police to provide security for the electorate, INEC officials and facilities, adhoc staff, especially members of the NYSC and election observers.
He said the police had taken note of the flash points in the state and would fully mobilize to such areas to avoid any ugly incident before, during and after the elections.
DIG Lakanu advised politicians in the state to play by the rule and their supporters to conduct themselves peacefully or be ready to bear the consequences of violence.
He reiterated that arms would not be allowed in the polling centers and charged police personnel on election duty to exhibit a high level of responsibility and professionalism.
The DIG interacted with the officers and men at the command headquarters during the visit.
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