Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, praised the security officers and the electorate for the peaceful conduct of the gubernatorial elections on July 16 in Osun. Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. .
The IGP praised the massive deployment of police officers, specialized units and other human and operational assets, including three helicopters and a pair of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for aerial surveillance.
He said that four adequately manned gunboats for the waterfront areas and armored personnel carriers (APCs) were among the operational assets deployed for the election.
Mr. Baba said the deployment to all three senatorial districts in the state was to ensure quick responses to some electoral problems.
He also appreciated the collaborative efforts of other security agencies that helped in the peaceful conduct of the elections.
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The police chief also commended the electorate and other stakeholders in conducting the elections for their role in collectively maintaining decorum and cooperating with law enforcement agencies.
He said the professionalism displayed by the officers deployed for the election helped build trust and ultimately led to the success of the process.
Baba promised that the force would continue to improve its security mandate ahead of the 2023 general election.
(YAYA)