All commissioners of Police and strategic commanders posted for the Gubernatorial and Houses of Assembly election duties have been directed to mobilise all resources at their disposal to defend electorates.

They were also asked to defend Independent National Electoral Commission officials, sensitive materials, and the electoral process during the conduct of elections eleventh March.

Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba gave the directive in furtherance of the meeting held with Strategic Police Managers to discuss and review topical issues and strategies for a more secure electoral process.

Baba ordered strategic deployments in accordance with the developed standard operating procedure for polling units to ensure maximum protection against intimidation, harassment, and assault on law-abiding citizens during the electoral process.

He equally charged all election commanders in various states to take up complaints of intimidation, harassment, and assault reported by individuals/groups for proper investigation.

The Police Chief therefore, assures all Nigerians, particularly electorates and the Commission officials that the Police is in synergy with other security agencies to ensure adequate security and protection of fundamental rights nationwide.

This is according to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.