The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is currently holding bye-elections in four local government areas of Akwa Ibom State – Ikono, Etim Ekpo, Ika, and Abak.
To ensure a peaceful and secure exercise, the Police Command in the state has ordered watertight security in the affected areas.
In a statement made available to our correspondent, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Odiko Macdon, confirmed that the Command has deployed at least 2,310 officers and men to the affected areas, in addition to sister security agencies.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Olateyo Durosinmi, has urged voters to come out and exercise their franchise without fear of intimidation or violence, as the Command and Sister Agencies have made arrangements to ensure that the elections are conducted in a secure and crisis-free manner.
Macdon also stated that the Commissioner has directed all security agencies involved in the exercise to maintain a high level of professionalism during the exercise.
It is worth noting that during the March 18 governorship and State Houses elections, the exercise in some wards in the affected areas was declared inconclusive due to the violence that marred the respective areas.
The CP commended the people of the state for their commitment towards effective security and orderliness in the state.
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