LG Poll: Kwara Police Commissioner Assures Residents of Maximum Security

The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command CP Victor Olaiya psc(+) has assured residents of maximum security ahead of Local Government elections on Saturday.

This is contained in a statement signed by DSP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, the Command’s Public Relations Officer and made available to newsmen in Ilorin on Thursday.

According to her, the Commissioner of Police assures Kwarans of maximum security ahead of the Local Government Election scheduled for Saturday, 21st September 2024.

“In a bid to ensure the smooth conduct of the elections, the command has made thorough security arrangements to guarantee a peaceful, free, and fair process across all polling units in the state.

“A strategic meeting was held yesterday with Heads of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Airforce, Nigerian Navy, The DSS, NSCDC, FRSC, The Custom and Immigration Service, NCoS, The NDLEA and the Federal Fire Service to discuss coordinated efforts to maintain law and order before, during, and after the election.

“This collaboration underscores the commitment of all security agencies to safeguard the process and ensure that the election is free from violence or intimidation of any form.

“Residents are encouraged to exercise their civic duty with confidence, knowing that their safety is top priority. The combined forces of these agencies will be deployed across the state to ensure that lives and property are protected throughout the election period.”

He appealed to the good people of Kwara state to remain calm, law-abiding, and cooperate fully with security personnels on duty, adding that the State Command will continue to work tirelessly with sister agencies to guarantee a secure environment for all.

“We trust that the election will be a success,” he added.

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