…as OYSIEC Chairman Reacts to Attack on staff
By Nashirdeen Sherrifdeen/Rasheedah Makinde
The security agencies in Oyo State have collaborated to ensure peace and order before, during and after the Local Government Councils Election scheduled to hold on Saturday, 27 April across the Thirty-Three (33) Local Government Areas of the state.
The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Adebola Hamzat , while speaking at a Joint news briefing comprising the Security Chiefs in the state held at the Police headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan, warned residents against acts could lead to breach of law.
He announced that over 12,000 security operatives, excluding men of the Nigerian Army, have been deployed across the wards and polling units in the state.
Mr. Hamzat reiterated that there will be restrictions on vehicular movement from 6am to 6 pm on the day of election, urging residents to reach out to the command on 08081768614, Toll Free line , 614 , and Situation Room, 09054133071 / 09061299291 in case of threats or emergencies.
In their separate remarks, the heads of other security agencies also warned those that have no business with the election to distance themselves from polling units, as security officers will deal with anyone, who attempt to truncate the peaceful conduct of the council poll.
Earlier, the Chairman, Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, Mr Isiak Olagunju said the body was ready to ensure a free, Fair and credible election without bias or favoritism from any of the nineteen political parties.
While reacting to the staff attack at Okeho, the OYSIEC Chairman , Aare Isiaka Olagunju said the Commission would not condone harassment on any of its staff who are committed to conducting smooth and transparent elections.
Aare Olagunju pointed out that the peace accord was signed by political parties on Monday to maintain peace, before, during and after the election, calling on politicians to abide by the rules and regulations of the election to sustain peace in the state.
The OYSIEC boss also appealed to the Commissioner of Police to ensure the culprits of the attack on the electoral officer at Okeho, Oke-Ogun area of the state are brought to book, to serve as a deterrent to others, lamenting that the attack was unwarranted as OYSIEC is working in the interest of the people of the state.
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