Ahead of the September 19 governorship election in Edo State, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has deployed a deputy Inspector-General of police Leye Oyebade, an assistant Inspector-General and 8 Commissioners of police.
In a statement signed by the force public relations officer, DCP Frank Mba, the designated police high command are to ensure effective monitoring of electoral laws in the state.
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Similarly, the statement said that the Inspector-General has also directed that all security aides attached to VIPS and political appointees withdraw from their principals on election day.
The IGP further warned that any police personnel found flouting the order will be severely reprimanded.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
