The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Mohammed Adamu has
deployed 23 senior police to States where supplementary elections
will be held on Saturday.
The senior police officers comprising five Deputy Inspector
General of Police (DIGs), three Assistant Inspector General (AIGs)
and 15 Commissioners of Police (CPs) are to provide supervision,
direction and support during the election in the affected
states.
The Force also disclosed that 1,119 suspects were arrested for
various electoral offences during the two previous elections
conducted.
This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Thursday by the
Force Spokesman, ACPFrank Mba.
On its preparation and details of deployment for the elections,
the Police said: “In furtherance to his stated commitment towards
ensuring hitch-free elections in the Country, the Inspector General
of Police, Ag. IGP Mohammed Adamu has directed the Zonal Assistant
Inspectors General of Police and their respective Commissioners of
Police in states where supplementary elections are taking place to
ensure that adequate mechanisms are in place towards ensuring a
safe and secure environment for the conduct of the elections.
“To further strengthen the security arrangements around the
polls, the IGP has deployed five DIGs, three AIGs, 15 additional
CPs to provide supervision, direction and support to the existing
security structure already in place in those States.
“The DIGs are deployed as follows: DIG Usman Tilli Abubakar, –
Adamawa State, DIG Yakubu Jubrin, – Benue State, DIG Frederick
Taiwo Lakanu, – Plateau State, DIG Anthony Ogbizi Michael – Kano
State and DIG Godwin C. Nwobodo – Bauchi State.”
Out of the fifteen additional CPs deployed, three each were
deployed to Benue and Sokoto States, two each were deployed to
Adamawa, Bauchi, Kano and Plateau States while Imo State got
one.
While commending the officers for their sterling performances in
previous elections, the IGP charged them to remain patriotic,
steadfast, professional, neutral and civil, but firm, in their
conducts and actions during the make-up elections.
He warned politicians not to undermine the electoral process by
engaging in untoward practices such as snatching of ballot boxes,
vote trading and violence of all kinds, stressing that violators
would be made to face the full consequences of the law.
The IGP also enjoined the public to cooperate with security
operatives.
On the number of suspects arrested for electoral offences, Mba
said: “A total number of 796 suspects were arrested for various
electoral offences across the nation. These latest arrests bring
the total number of all the suspects arrested in the two last
rounds of elections to 1,119.”
The IGP pledged wholesome investigation and diligent prosecution
in concert with INEC.
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Ganduje Commissions N270mn Gidan Zakka Road
Gov. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state, on Thursday evening,
commissioned the 1.1 kilometer Gidan Zakkah – Kofar Waika road in
Kano metropolis, constructed by his administration, at the cost of
about N 270 million.
Performing the function, Gov. Ganduje explained that the project
was conceived following the noticeable hardship faced by commuters
within the densely populated area, particularly during the rainy
season.
“This project is one of the road projects we constructed in Kano
city to ensure easy flow of traffic and to generally reduce
flooding, since some of the old roads do not have culverts. As you
can see this road has concrete gutters and will soon be fitted with
street lights”.
“As we can see, change is visible within this area as the
quality of homes and indeed the environment is looking modern while
people can now use their vehicles’ conveniently. Even those walking
on foot will be happier as pavements have been constructed”.
Dr. Ganduje expressed the commitment of his administration to
ensure speedy completion of more roads especially in the state
capital to consolidate its urban renewal programme.
“Because of our population and the arrival of people to do
business, our city is growing and gradually becoming a mega city.
This means that we must invest in critical infrastructure like
roads to facilitate movement of goods and services”.
The governor called on the people in the Goron Dutse – Kofar
Waika axis of Kano city to make good use of the road and to support
the government to enable it accomplish its vision.
In his remarks, the state Commissioner for Works, Housing and
Transport, Engr. Aminu Aliyu Wudil explain that street lights would
be installed at designated points along the road while the Kofar
Waika Gate would be reconstructed at the end of the road, to
preserve the state’s history and culture.
He disclosed that the second phase of the road, which would
cover Kofar Waika to Dawakin Tofa would commence before long.
Ameen K. Yassar
Director General, Media and Publicity,
Government House, Kano