Osun Police promise peaceful elections-
From Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo
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Osun State Police Command has assured of its readiness to provide adequate security and peaceful conduct at the Saturday’s elections.
This was disclosed by the Zone 11 Police Command comprising Osun, Oyo and Ondo states, after a security review of the February 23 elections at a strategic meeting held in Osogbo on Wednesday.
According to a statement by the Zonal PPRO, SP Adekunle Ajisebutu, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the zone, Leye Oyebade has reiterated the commitment of the police towards more peaceful elections.
Oyebade commended the Commissioners of Police in the three states, Abiodun Ige (Osun), Shina Olukolu (Oyo) and Undie Adie (Ondo) for the robust security provided during the last election.
He directed them to go back to their respective AOR to further beef up security and prevent recurrence of isolated polling units cases witnessed during the last Presidential and National Assembly elections.
The AIG, who also assured the public of peaceful elections on Saturday, commended the media for its unbiased reportage.
He promised that the zone would ensure protection of INEC staff, materials, the electorate, journalists as well as other critical stakeholders involved in the electoral process.
