“The command…regrets that a convoy of such or any related will enter the state without recourse to the police in the area or any security agency.”
Ortom stubbornly refused to engage with the detailed, holistic approach clearly spelt out by the Federal Government. He arrogantly chose his own, destructive path.
He specifically asked parents to caution their children, and prevent them from being used as an instrument of harassment or disruption of the poll.
The personnel are to assist the command in adequately securing the state and checkmating political thuggery and other related electoral offences.
The dreaded Islamic group has been claiming responsibility for several explosions in Kogi state and is believed to operating a sleeper cell in the state.
The Nigeria Police Force has deployed top human and machine assets for the June 18 governorship election in Ekiti State.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it will commence the training of presiding officers and assistant presiding officers on October 19.
Mr Baba urged Squadron Leaders of the mobile force to be apolitical in their task.
“Avoid Obalende right now. Thugs are heavily armed with guns shooting here and there,” DE-COMMUNICATOR said.
“The miscreants and gangsters in the areas have severally attacked and damaged people’s properties.”
