Police deploy 2,000 personnel for Akwa Ibom by-election
The police command in Akwa Ibom says it has deployed 2,000 personnel in Ikono, Ini and Ibiono Ibom local government areas for the federal constituency by-election on Saturday.
This is contained in a statement in Uyo on Friday by the state police spokesperson, SP Odiko Macdon.
Mr Macdon said there would be restrictions on movement from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the affected local government areas, adding that only INEC staff members, health workers and security agents would be exempted.
He urged residents of the areas to come out to exercise their franchise without fear of molestation or intimidation.
The police spokesman also warned perpetrators of violence to steer clear of election venues or face the consequences of their actions.
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