Police say March 18, guber election in Delta State was peaceful

* Commend Deltans

By Jon Egie

The Nigeria Police, official security agency leveled with the responsibility of providing security before, during and after elections has described the gubernatorial and house of assembly election conducted in Delta State on March 18 as peaceful and hence, commended Deltans and all stakeholders for their cooperation.

A statement issued by the Delta State Police Command and signed by its PPRO, DSP Bright Edafe said the Commissioner of Police in charge of the elections, CP Umar Sanda attributed the success to the peaceful conduct of residents of the State and synergy of efforts by sister security agencies.

“The Election Commissioner of Police, CP Umar M. Sanda fdc, on behalf of Delta State Police wishes to commend the good and peace loving People of Delta State for their peaceful conduct during the just concluded gubernatorial and house of assembly elections held on 18th March 2023.

“The success of the election was largely due to the peaceful conduct of residents in the state and also the wonderful collaboration between the Police and other sister security agencies, which have been recognized by the outside community

“The Command has received a lot of accolades from Organisations and public spirited individuals for working assiduously with Sister Security Agencies to effectively police the State and provided top-notch security, before, during and after the 2023 general elections.

“The CP therefore charge all Deltans to unite because we can only achieve economic development in an atmosphere of peace.

“The Command wishes to thank Sister Security Agencies for the robust synergy, the various political leaders for keeping to their promise of a peace accord signed at the State headquarters and he assured them that the Command is always available to render any security assistance when required.

“He also extends his appreciation to the Delta state resident electorial Commissioner, Rev Monday Tom for his cooperation during the election, all election observers, all election monitoring teams, and the media.

“The CP calls for continuous cooperation with the Police in future endeavors”.