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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.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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