Edo: Police activate post-election security, embark on show of Force

In a bid to forestall breakdown of law and order following the outcome of the Edo state governorship election the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has activated  its post-election security strategy, even as Police operatives have embarked on a show of Force I’m the state capital.

A press statement by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Sunday evening, said the show of force was designed to boost the confidence of citizens and reassure of the readiness of the Force to respond appropriately to any possible threat to public safety and security in the state. 

The statement read: “As the Edo 2024 governorship election 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.

“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 INEC facilities, key stakeholders involved in the election and other critical infrastructure within the state.” 

According to the spokesperson, “The NPF 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.”