The Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, has urged police personnel in Ebonyi to put an end to attacks on facilities of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state.
Mr Baba gave the order on Friday while addressing personnel of the force in Abakaliki.
Mr Baba urged the personnel to do everything they can to protect INEC facilities and other public facilities in the state.
“The mode of attack by these hoodlums are complex because they throw bombs and dynamites among others from distances.
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“We believe that in addition to providing physical security at the INEC offices, you should liaise with its officials on providing offices for our personnel,” he said.
According to the IGP, one of the primary responsibilities of the police is to provide security at INEC offices across the state, before and after the forthcoming general elections.
“Existing INEC offices across the state should be relocated to safer places if possible but if not, important materials should be relocated to safer places.
“I appreciate all your efforts to protect lives and properties in Ebonyi and the various assistance of the state government to the force,” he said.
