The Nigeria Police Force, Federal Capital Territory Command, has announced the deployment of officers and assets across the nation’s capital ahead of the Area Council elections scheduled for Saturday, February 21.
The Command also declared a restriction of movement on the election day from 6am to 6pm, except for accredited officials and essential service providers.
In a statement on Wednesday, February 18, the FCT Police Commissioner, Miller Dantawaye, assured residents that the measures were aimed at guaranteeing a peaceful, free, and fair electoral process.
Dantawaye said the operation would be carried out in collaboration with sister security agencies, including the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force, Nigerian Navy, Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
“Consequently, FCT residents are urged to co-operate fully with security personnel and comply with security operations guidelines during this period. The Command also uses this opportunity to enjoin all residents of the FCT to remain law-abiding and come out to exercise their civic responsibility peacefully and without fear, as adequate security measures have been put in place,” he added.
While urging all personnel to exhibit the highest level of professionalism and neutrality while providing adequate security at polling units and collation centres, he warned that officers must remain vigilant, impartial, and courteous in the discharge of their duties while respecting the rights of all citizens
“Members of the public are also encouraged to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious persons or activities to the police through the following emergency numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938,” Dantawaye said.
(ICIR)
