April 5, (THEWILL)- AMOSTo ensure the smooth conduct of Saturday’s Local Government elections in Bayelsa State, the State Police Command says it has beefed up security in the eight Local Government Areas where the exercise will take place.
The Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police, CP Alonyenu Francis Idu, in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Musa Mohammed, assured the people of the state of their safety, urging them to exercise their civic duty by participating in the election peacefully and responsibly.
The statement reads: “The Bayelsa State Police Command wishes to assure the well-meaning people of Bayelsa State of our commitment to ensuring social harmony and security stability during the upcoming LGA and Counsellor elections scheduled to hold on Saturday 6th April 2024 in eight (8) LGAs and wards of Bayelsa State.
“The Bayelsa State Police Command, under the watch of CP Alonyenu Francis Idu, has strategically deployed adequate Police personnel and security assets across nooks and crannies of the state to prevent any form of election violence before, during and after the election.
“The CP urges all stakeholders, including political parties, candidates, and voters to conduct themselves peacefully and abide by the laws governing the process. The State Command will be collaborating closely with other security agencies, electoral officials and relevant stakeholders to ensure a smooth and credible election.
“The CP calls on all residents of Bayelsa State to exercise their civic duty by participating in the election peacefully and responsibly. For any emergencies, the control room can be reached on 09167322691/ 07034578208.”
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Amos Okioma is a Correspondent at THEWILL
