In preparation for the governorship elections in Imo, Kogi and Bayelsa States, the Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) Olukayode Egbetokun, yesterday, announced that there will be no vehicular movement as well as movement of canoes, ships and other means of transportation via waterways, starting from Friday.
Egbetokun, while giving the directive, said the decision was in line with measures put in place to ensure free, fair and credible elections in the three states, and also barred some State security outfits, including ‘Ebubeagu’ and other quasi-outfits, from operating during the exercise.
Speaking through the Force spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP made this known at the ongoing press briefing at Force Headquarters, explained that marine and gunboats have been deployed in the three States, considering the riverine terrain of the areas.
He maintained that the three States have been fortified with different security equipment, including helicopters that will be deployed for aerial patrol.
