The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has announced comprehensive security measures to ensure a peaceful, transparent, and credible electoral process during the upcoming Ondo gubernatorial elections scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024.
In preparation for the elections, the IGP has deployed DIG Sylvester Abiodun Alabi as the coordinating DIG for the election, tasked with overseeing the implementation of the police security strategies to maintain law and order throughout the electoral period.
AIG Bennett Igweh and CP Tunji Disu were also deployed as AIG and CP respectively.
As part of the security framework, there will be a restriction of all vehicular movements on roads, waterways, and other means of transportation from 6 am to 6 pm on Election Day, except those on essential services, such as ambulances, media officials, fire services, and other accredited media.
“Furthermore, security aides and escorts attached to VIPs are banned from accompanying VIPs to polling booths and collation centres to prevent disruptions.
“Unauthorized security personnel and quasi-security agencies will not be permitted to operate during the election, and a strict ban on the use of sirens by unauthorized vehicles will be enforced.
“Special consideration will also be extended to individuals with disabilities, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and those facing mobility challenges to ensure that polling stations remain accessible,” Police spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said in a statement.
He added that the Police will work with the military and other Federal security agencies to ensure that the elections are conducted fairly and peacefully.