IG warns of violence during Edo, Ondo elections
Ahead of the governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states, the Nigeria police say they have identified a high likelihood of violence, attacks by opponents, and misinformation as security threats to the polls.
He also advised them to steer clear of tendencies capable of undermining the electoral process in the two states. “The Election Security Threat Analysis reveals amongst other indicators: arming and movement of political thugs, use of inciting statements during political campaigns, high likelihood of violence and possible cross attack by political opponents, misinformation/disinformation aimed at heating-up of the polity and deliberate efforts at delegitimizing government institutions involved in the electoral processes.
He noted that the police leadership is evolving customised security architecture to protect the people and ensure hitch-free elections.
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