The Federal Road Safety Corps, has ordered operatives of the Corps drafted to cover the election to ensure effective collaboration with the Nigerian Police Force, Independent National Electoral Commission, and other security agencies in the enforcement of restrictions on vehicular movement.
Corps Marshal, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi gave the directive as part of preparations towards ensuring smooth conduct of the forthcoming Ekiti gubernatorial elections scheduled by the electoral umpire to hold on Saturday.
According to him, the Corps Operatives drafted to cover the election have been mandated to clear obstructions from the roads, carry out rescue operations in case of emergencies, and maintain orderliness in polling booths.
To ensure the Corps plays an effective role in the elections, he directed the deployment of 1500 personnel of the Corps, 35 vehicles including tow trucks, and ambulances to strengthen enforcement of restrictions during the entire process of the election.
He warned the personnel deployed to play an active role in the democratic exercise, exhibit the highest sense of professionalism and ingenuity, and avoid any temptation that could lead to abuse of the rights of electorates.
While reading out the marching order to the personnel, the Corps Marshal called on the electorates in the state to comply with all regulations including restrictions as would be announced.
According to the Corps Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem, the corps boss wished the entire state peaceful, free and fair elections.