- By Halimah Olamide
The Headquarters of the Nigeria Police on Sunday said its men are ready for any post-election violence in Edo state.
Its statement came amidst fears of violence which was contained in a statement released by the Peoples Democratic Party on Sunday.
The party had said that there would be violence should its victory be awarded to the All Progressive Congress in the Saturday governorship election.
The police, via statement by the Force PRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the DIG in charge of the election in Edo, Frank Mba has activated a post-election crisis squad which also embarked on a show of force on Sunday.
“As the Edo 2024 Governorship Elections gradually winds to an end, the DIG in-charge of the Elections, DIG Frank Mba, mni has activated the post-election security strategy of the Force,” the statement revealed
It added that the measures 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 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.”
There have been protests in Benin the state capital as supporters of the ruling party PDP trooped out to protest against alleged manipulation of results.
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