The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has assured residents of Osun State of adequate security ahead of the forthcoming governorship election, saying the force has put in place extensive measures to protect voters, electoral officials and other stakeholders throughout the electoral process.
Mr Disu gave the assurance on Friday during a stakeholders’ engagement on election security with civil society organisations, amid growing concerns over rising political violence in the state.
Also, a civil society organisation, Yiaga Africa, identified 13 of the state’s 30 local government areas as high-risk locations, citing persistent attacks, political tension and at least 34 deaths linked to election-related violence recorded over the past year.
During the meeting, the IGP urged eligible voters not to be intimidated by security concerns but to come out in large numbers to exercise their constitutional right to vote.
He said the police would provide security before, during and after the election to ensure a peaceful and credible process.
