By Damilare Adeleye
The Nigeria Police Force has activated the post-election security strategy in Edo State as the 2024 governorship election gradually winds to an end.
The security strategy include 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.
The police DIG in-charge of the elections, DIG Frank Mba, has also ordered enhanced deployment in and around INEC facilities, key stakeholders involved in the election and other critical infrastructure within the state.
ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday.
He called on citizens to remain peaceful and law abiding while going about their endeavours.
“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,” he said.