Police Deploy 12,000 Personnel for Ekiti Election Security

The Nigerian Police Force, led by Ekiti State Commissioner of Police Michael Falad, announced the deployment of 12,000 personnel for the upcoming governorship election scheduled for Saturday. The deployment includes armored personnel carriers and gun trucks, along with tactical teams and rapid response squads.

Falad confirmed that local security outfits, such as Amotekun Corps and agro rangers, will not participate in the election security duties. He assured residents of adequate security arrangements to ensure a hitch-free electoral process.

The police have coordinated efforts with federal security agencies through an inter-agency consultative committee to guarantee a peaceful exercise. Falad emphasized that the federal security agencies will maintain peace during the election and that residents should feel free to participate in the electoral process.

He advised everyone to vote in a conducive environment, reiterating that there are no security concerns ahead of the poll.