Election: Police Warn Politicians, Thugs to Shun Violence . Gov Adeleke urges Police to be neutral Rebecca Ejifoma and Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo The Lagos State Police Command has warned all political par
The Lagos State Police Command has warned all political parties in the state to shun violence during and after the election.
He said: “I want to advise political leaders here to go back home and warn their supporters that the police are ready to deal with anyone caught fomenting trouble in the state. He assured residents that no cultists or political thugs would be allowed in the state. Adding that no “political party’s supporters would be intimidated in the state.
“Give us information and cooperation to work. We would also discourage brutality and we would continue to work with you and guarantee your security,” he requested.He said: “We have flashpoints we are focusing on especially Lagos Island, Ikorodu, Mushin and other areas in the state.” Meanwhile, Adeleke, has enjoined Nigerian Police Force to allow Nigerians choose their leaders in the forthcoming elections without any interference.
He reiterated his appreciation to the President for signing the new electoral bill into law, which facilitated his clean victory in the governorship election.
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