PSC DEPLOYS STAFF TO MONITOR POLICE CONDUCT DURING EDO GUBER POLL

A statement issued by the Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani: “Police Officers on electoral duties are expected to be neutral and ensure that both the voters and the voting materials are protected and secured. The Officers are also expected to ensure that voting is peaceful and orderly and that voters are given unfettered access to discharge their civic responsibility.

“The leader of Delegation, DIG Lakanu has charged the Police Officers on election duties to be civil, and smart but strict in enforcing the electoral laws. He said as the lead Agency in internal security, which includes the security of elections, the Police in Edo elections should exhibit strong leadership qualities expected of them.

“DIG Lakanu said the Commission will discipline any Police Officer who fails to conduct himself in a manner deserving of his office, adding that the success or failure of the election depends on the effectiveness of the Police Officers on duty”.

He said the Commission will also commend Officers who exhibit exemplary conduct during the elections.

Ani said: “Meanwhile the Commission has released dedicated telephone numbers for Nigerians to reach the Commission’s situation Room in Benin to present their complaints or commendation on the conduct of Police Officers during the election. The numbers are State Coordinator 08064696711, 08185241907, 07038231615. Edo South; 08035909482, 08052084461, Edo Central; 08033145592, 08037879854

“Edo North; 08055480701, 08083283429, Media Coordinator 08033345362

“The monitoring of Police conduct during elections is one of the Commission’s obligations to ensure the sustenance of the nation’s fragile democracy.”

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