The Commissioner of Police in Kwara, Paul Odama, has assured the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of adequate protection of its facilities and personnel.

Mr Odama gave the assurance when he paid an unscheduled visit to the state INEC headquarters in Ilorin on Saturday.

Mr Odama and his team were received by the Commission’s Head of Department, Information Communication Technology (ICT), Yinusa Musa, who conducted the around.

The police boss said the visit to the commission was to ensure that the security arrangements in and around its facilities are watertight in readiness for the task ahead.

Some of the equipment inspected by the commissioner included BVAS machines, computers, and other election materials.

Mr Odama, who commended the police officers and other security men on duty, also advised the officers to be alert and very sensitive to happenings around them.

He reiterated the force’s commitment to providing a secure environment for peaceful and hitch-free conduct of the 2023 elections in the state.

Mr Odama was also accompanied by his deputy, Adekimi Ojo. 

(NAN)