Police have said it will deploy no fewer than 30,000 policemen to provide security in the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State.
About 15 political parties will be contesting in the election, which will also feature the All Progressives Congress, the Peoples Democratic Party, the Zenith Labour Party, the Social Democratic Party and others.
Ondo Commissioner of Police, Bolaji Salami, disclosed while addressing newsmen in Akure, the state capital.
According to Salami, “Adequate preparations have been concluded to enable the state to have a free-and-fair election. The Force headquarters have posted 30,000 policemen to all the 18 local government areas in the state.
“The Inspector-General of Police has mandated every polling unit to be secured by four highly committed and professional police officers. This is to ensure peace and security for every candidate and voters for credible election in the state.”
He warned that thuggery and violence would not be tolerated in the election, urging all the participating parties to go about their campaigns peacefully.
“Assistance from nearby commands have been put in place, adequate security is assured for voters and officials before during, and after the election,” the Ondo police boss said.
