The Nigeria Police Force public relations officer, Muyiwa Adejobi as vowed that its operatives will be professional and impartial in their conduct during the upcoming Edo state off-cycle governorship election on September 21.
Adejobi, in a post on his X handle on Monday, assured that operatives will provide adequate security for all, irrespective of their affiliations.
“We are ready for the gubernatorial election in Edo state. Police will remain professional, impartial, and committed to providing adequate security for the electoral process,” said Mr Adejobi.
“All the parties, their candidates, electorates, and stakeholders in general will be protected,” the police spokesperson assured.
Mr Adejobi stated that if everyone plays their roles in accordance with the Electoral Act 2022 and in line with the responsibilities of the force, “we will have it free, fair, and credible.”
He warned the state residents against thuggery, hooliganism and vandalism.
The assurance by the police comes days after Governor Godwin Obaseki declared, “This election is do or die; if they do, we will die.”
