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    4 Mins ReadNovember 11, 2024

    Ondo Guber: IGP Bans Amotekun, Vigilante Groups, Others From Participation

    By TheScrutinyNGNovember 11, 2024No Comments4 Mins Read
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    Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), has banned the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun and vigilante group, among others, from participating in the Ondo State governorship election.

    No fewer than 17 political parties will participate in the election slated for November 16, 2024.

    In a statement on Sunday by the Force Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, the IG said only the federal security agencies and other members of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security would be allowed to participate in the election.

    He said, “Furthermore, the IGP reaffirmed the established guidelines governing election security management in Nigeria, stressing that no quasi-security organisation, including state-backed groups like vigilante corps or Amotekun, will be permitted to participate in the election process.

    “The security of this election is a responsibility entrusted solely to the Nigeria Police Force and other federal security agencies, along with the broader membership of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security.

    “The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with other federal security agencies, remains committed, vigilant and fully prepared to ensure that the Ondo State gubernatorial election proceeds smoothly, without incident, and in accordance with the highest standards of electoral integrity.”

    The police boss ordered the deployment of officers from various specialised units, including the Special Intervention Squad, Police Mobile Force, Counter-Terrorism Unit, Special Protection Unit, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit, and K-9 Unit, among others.

    The statement added that aerial patrols would be conducted with police helicopters, while gunboats would patrol the state’s waterways and riverine areas to ensure security across all terrains.

    Adejobi said, “As the Ondo State governorship election, scheduled for November 16, 2024, draws near, the Inspector General of Police has unequivocally assured the public of the Nigeria Police Force’s unwavering readiness to ensure a peaceful and orderly election process across all 18 local government areas, 203 wards, and 3,933 polling units in the state.

    “The IGP has confirmed that comprehensive plans have been set in motion to guarantee a smooth election, including the strategic deployment of adequate personnel, resources, and state-of-the-art equipment.

    “The deployment will see officers from various specialised units, including the Special Intervention Squad, Police Mobile Force, Counter-Terrorism Unit, Special Protection Unit, Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit, K-9 Unit, Federal Investigation and Intelligence Response Team, and Federal Intelligence and Security Task Force working in concert with other security agencies.

    “These agencies will adhere strictly to the guidelines of the Electoral Act, 2022, ensuring that all measures taken align with the principles of fairness, transparency, and order.

    “In addition to ground personnel, aerial patrols will be conducted with police helicopters, while gunboats will patrol the state’s waterways and riverine areas to ensure security across all terrains.

    “These comprehensive measures will serve as a deterrent to any attempt to disrupt the electoral process and will enhance the overall stability of the elections.”

    Adejobi also said the IG vowed to deal with political thugs or individuals planning to disrupt the elections.

    He said, “The IGP has also issued a stern warning to political thugs and any individuals or groups who may contemplate acts of violence or disruption before, during, or after the election: they will face the full force of the law. The message is clear — those who attempt to jeopardise the peace and security of the state will not go unpunished.”

    For the election, the Independent National Electoral Commission said is set to deploy over 15,500 ad hoc staff.

    INEC via its website as sighted by The PUNCH on Sunday, revealed that out of the 2,053,061 registered voters in the state, only 1,757,205 collected their Permanent Voter Cards and would be eligible to vote on Saturday.

    The remaining 295,856 registered voters failed to collect their PVCs, thereby missing out on the opportunity to participate in the upcoming election.

    The electoral body will allocate a team of four officials to each of the 3,933 polling units across the state, comprising one presiding officer and three assistant presiding officers, bringing the total number of ad hoc staff to 15,732.

    In addition, supervisory presiding officers will be assigned to oversee operations at various polling locations.

    INEC commenced training for its ad hoc personnel on Friday, November 8, and concluded it on Sunday, November 10.

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