The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has commended the Nigeria Police Force personnel and other security agencies for what he called exceptional professional conduct during the recently concluded Edo State governorship election.
According to the police chief, the peaceful conduct of the governorship election serves as a testament to the dedication and hard work of the security
forces.
In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP specifically expressed appreciation for the exemplary display of discipline and neutrality exhibited by security personnel throughout the election period.
He added that their commitment to maintaining law and order, ensuring public safety, and protecting the democratic process is truly commendable.
The statement read that the IGP also saluted the courage, maturity, and resilience of the good people of Edo State for their orderliness and exhibition of democratic values during the polls, urging them to remain calm, law-abiding, and vigilant even as the electoral process has been peacefully concluded.
The IGP therefore directed tactical squads and intelligence contingents to remain in the state to continue to fortify security measures until further notice aiming at maintaining stability and public safety throughout the state.
The police chief assured that all arrested persons for electoral offences will be prosecuted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) while those arrested for other criminal offences will be arraigned before the court on completion of investigations.
Mr Egbetokun, however, commiserated with the Kano State Command, families, and friends of the five policemen who died in a ghastly motor accident on Tuesday at Karfi village in Kura Local Government Area of the state from election duties.
