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Police Unveil Post-Election Security Plan to Maintain Peace in Edo
As the 2024 Edo governorship election draws to a close, the Nigeria Police Force has unveiled a post-election security plan aimed at maintaining peace across the state.
This was announced by Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Frank Mba, who is overseeing the security operations for the election.
The announcement came through a statement issued on Sunday night by Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi, as tensions rose over the anticipated outcome of the election.
The new security measures, detailed in the statement, are designed to reassure the public and maintain order.
Among the strategies is a Show of Force Exercise, aimed at boosting citizens’ confidence and demonstrating the readiness of the police to respond to any potential threats to public safety.
Additionally, the police will increase their presence around key locations such as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) facilities, election stakeholders, and other critical infrastructure in the state.
The police urged the people of Edo State to remain calm, and law-abiding, and go about their daily activities without fear.
They emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and warned that any individual or group attempting to disrupt the state’s stability would face swift action from security forces.
The police reiterated their commitment to ensuring continuous peace and emphasized their preparedness to deal with any situation that might arise, assuring citizens that the security of the state remains their top priority.
It was reported that bandits were seen in Kwara State and abducted six residents from Rukpete Village.
The incident was reported to have occurred on June 8 at about 11 p.m.
Sources revealed that seven people were initially taken, but an elderly man was later released, leaving six victims in captivity.
The rising cases of insecurity in the country remain quite alarming.
The state of the country is affecting many people, as they believe nowhere is safe, including schools where they keep their children.
It has been reported that some parents have started withdrawing their children from schools in Abuja.
It can be noted that rumours of bandits being sighted near a school triggered panic, causing parents to hurriedly remove their children for safety.
While the reports of bandits have not been confirmed, the school has also issued safety measures to ensure the protection of students within the premises.
It has been rumored that bandits have made their way to Lagos, and allegedly they were spotted in Ibeju-Lekki, where some residents became suspicious of them and reported the matter.
A clip of the group of men went viral online, and many people became concerned. Whether true or not, fear has been sparked among Lagosians as they worry that bandits may already be in the state. Even if the reports remain unconfirmed, many believe it is still a possibility worth paying attention to.
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