The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun on Wednesday said that 35,000 personnel of the Nigeria Police Force had been deployed to Edo for the 21 September governorship election.
Mr Egbetokun also said that 8,000 personnel from other security agencies had also been deployed.
He said this at a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Benin ahead of the governorship election.
The police chief also announced the indefinite suspension of the Edo State Security Network.
He warned that no private or state-owned security apparatus would be allowed to operate during and after the election.
“I am here today to address critical issues before the 21 September governorship election. This meeting presents an opportunity to reaffirm the integrity of our democratic process.
“The task of securing the electoral process rest solely on the police and the police will be supported by other security agencies in the state.
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