CP Ari Muhammed Ali
* Restrict movement btwn 12 midnight today till 4pm tomorrow
*Direct security aides to politicians to steer clear
By Jon Egie
The Delta State Police Command has made massive deployment of personnel to cover the Isoko South Constituency 1 Bye-Election scheduled to hold tomorrow.
A release issued by the Command’s PPRO, Bright Edafe, DSP said the Commissioner of Police in Delta State, CP Ari Muhammed Ali has also imposed restriction of movement from 12 midnight of today till 4pm tomorrow, Saturday, Sept 11.
The release also warned frontline runners for the election to caution their supporters and foot soldiers against any act of mischief and chaos.
The press statement further said the CP has directed all security aides to politicians to steer clear of the election area as violators of the directive will be appropriately sanctioned.
“Following the Isoko South Constituency 1 Bye-Election that is set to take place on Saturday 11th September 2021, the Commissioner of Police Delta State CP Ari Muhammed Ali, FCIA, PSC+ has ordered massive deployment of personnel to provide security during the election which will be held in Isoko South Local Government Council Area.
“The CP assures all residents that the Delta State Police Command is committed to ensuring the security of everyone in the local government by the deployment of its officers to all the polling units and also some speculated hot spots in the LGA to maintain peace and calm all through the electioneering process.
“The Commissioner of Police is also appealing to front runners in this Local Government Bye-Election to please caution all their supporters and foot soldiers to restrain themselves from causing chaos as such will not be tolerated.
“He also warned that no Police aides or security agent will be allowed to escort their principals or any important personality (VIPs) to polling unit or on any movement while the bye election is ongoing.
“He notes that any security aide found violating this directive will be arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.
“More so , there will be restriction of movement around Isoko South local government area from Friday 10th September, 2021 by 0000hours to Saturday 11th September 2021 by 1600hours.
“Meanwhile, the CP has reiterated that Police personnel deployed for the elections will be professional in carrying out their designated duties as assigned.
“The Commissioner of Police Delta State is wishing all a safe voting exercise.” The release said.
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