Police, community leaders to check election violence
The Assistant Inspector General of Police coordinating the 2019 general elections in Lagos State, David Folarinwo, has said the force would strengthen its security plans to ensure a hitch-free election for the people living in the state. This is coming after the presidential and House of Representatives elections which was held on the 23 February.
“We don’t have any problem with the community leaders but we need their assistance, we want them to assume leadership and let the people know that you are working for them, they should lower their gas, go and vote peacefully”, we are expecting very peaceful outing in the next election, he added. According to him, the police stepping into the matter had reposed confidence in the people. We have a lot to gain from your coming and the advice you have given us we will take back home to the people so that peace could reign in our community.
He agreed there should be consultation before, during and after election among the people with the host community. We have agreed that from time to time we should be meeting to discuss our problems for the common good of everyone.
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