Ondo Decides 2020: IGP Deploys DIG, AIG, 11 Other CP's For Ondo Election

Ahead of the governorship election in Ondo State, The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has deployed the Deputy  Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of Research and Planning, Adeleye Oyabade, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Federal Operations, Department of Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja, Karma Hassan and 11 other commissioners for the election.

While the DIG will be overseeing the general security arrangement for the October 10 governorship election, the commissioners and AIG will be assisting the DIG in ensuring that the election is peaceful.

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Frank Mba, the spokesperson of the force on Friday revealed that  the coordinating DIG has been charged by the IG to bring “his wealth of experience to bear by ensuring the due enforcement of all electoral laws throughout the period of the election.”

He further explained that CP Garba Umar would handle monitoring and evaluation and will be assisted by CP Habu Sani.

Other senior police officers deployed to handle other layers of security in the state include CPs Abiodun Alabi; Bishi Omololu; Ashafa Kunle; Akeera Yonous; Buba Sanusi; Audu Madaki; Evelyn Peterside; Sadiku Gbenga; and Abutu Yaro.

The statement read, “Officers and men of the Force as well as personnel of other security agencies deployed for the election have also been charged by the IG to conduct themselves professionally and work in line with best practices as highlighted in the Code of Conduct and Rules of Engagement for elections.

“He also enjoins members of the public, especially politicians and their supporters to cooperate with the police and other security agencies in the national assignment of guaranteeing a hitch-free gubernatorial poll.”