Mohammed Adamu, inspector-general of police, has raised the
alarm over the arming of thugs ahead of the governorship elections in Edo and
Ondo states.
The gubernatorial election in Edo is scheduled for September 19, while that of Ondo is October 10.
In a statement on Sunday, Frank Mba, force spokesman, said
the IGP called attention to both states following election security threat assessment
reports submitted by the commissioners of police in the two states.
According to the reports, there is a high likelihood of
violence and possible cross-attack by political opponents during the polls.
“The Election Security Threat Analysis reveals amongst other
indicators: arming and movement of political thugs, use of inciting statements
during political campaigns, high likelihood of violence and possible cross
attack by political opponents, misinformation/disinformation aimed at
heating-up of the polity and deliberate efforts at delegitimizing government
institutions involved in the electoral processes,” the statement read.
“The IGP, however, warns the politicians and their
supporters in Edo and Ondo that the Force would not hesitate to bring the full
weight of the law on anyone or group, irrespective of status, that may want to
sabotage the security arrangement being emplaced for the elections.”
The IGP called on politicians and their supporters to desist
from undermining the electoral process in both states.
He urged them to conduct themselves properly and play by the
rules, adding that the force “will work assiduously with all stakeholders in
ensuring a level playing ground for all in the elections.”
Adamu added that the force is developing a customised
security architecture to protect the people and ensure peaceful elections in
both states.
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