By BASHIR ADEFAKA
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, embarked on an election monitoring patrol by road, with his convoy taken along Abuja, Kaduna and Plateau state routes, to assure residents and electorates of their security during and after the elections.
Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who made this known in a statement sent to The DEFENDER on Sunday, said it was done in the quest to bolster election security management of the force and further assess the policing strategies across states for general safety of road users in the axis,
In the statement with Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.5/37 dated March 19, 2023, Adejobi explained that police chief was able to make some strategic stops at polling units along the routes during which he interfaced with officers on election duty.
“The IGP’s patrol convoy took off on Saturday, 18th March, 2023, from the FCT Abuja and proceeded to cover all the areas along the Abuja – Jere – Kwoi – Kafanchan – Jos – and Kaduna axis. The IGP also took time to make strategic stops at polling units along the axis covered and interfaced with senior officers of the NPF, the military, paramilitary, and traditional rulers.
“Furthermore, the Inspector-General of Police assured citizens that the Police will remain committed to securing the nation for the safety of citizens even after the elections. He also urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police. The patrol continues today, Sunday, as the IGP is expected to return to Abuja later today,$ the statement said.
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