Delta CP orders deployment of personnel, restricts movement

Ahead of the forthcoming Delta State local government elections slated for Saturday the state Commissioner of Police, Abaniwonda Olufemi, has ordered massive deployment of personnel across the state to ensure a hitch-free election.

Olufemi stated this in a statement issued by the Command’s Spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, on Thursday in Asaba the state capital.

He said, “The Commissioner of Police Delta State CP Abaniwonda Olufemi has ordered massive deployment across the state to enable electorates in Delta State to exercise their right.

“The Command in synergy with other sister agencies deployed massively across all polling units, RACs, collation centres, and DSIEC offices to ensure a hitch and also protect the electorates, and DSIEC officials.

“Marine Police have equally been deployed to the waterways to ensure that that area too is peaceful during the election.

“There will be restriction of vehicular movement from 8:am to 3 pm on Saturday, only officials on emergency and essential duties which include accredited election monitors and observers, will be allowed passage during this time.

“NABTEB examination students are also exempted from this restriction of movement order.

“While regretting the inconveniences this will cause, members of the public are therefore advised to adhere to this instruction as anyone found wanting will be made to face the full wrath of the law.

“The ban on VIP escorts during the election will also be enforced, they are therefore advised not to move with their security details on Election Day, as any officer found wanting will be arrested and sanctioned accordingly”

Olufemi also advised all non-state actors such as vigilantes, anti-cult volunteers, and hunters among others to steer clear during the elections.

He added that any of them found meddling in the election process will be decisively dealt with.

The commissioner urged all residents to be law-abiding, assuring them not to compromise in carrying out its primary responsibility of ensuring the protection of life and property.