Acting Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved an intensive two-day training program for dedicated police personnel earmarked for deployment during the forthcoming elections.

According to Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the training is in anticipation of the gubernatorial elections slated for eleventh November, in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States.

Adejobi in a statement says the training is designed to bolster their capabilities in ensuring peace, order, and security during the electoral proceedings.

His statement adds that the scheduled training program is holding in Bayelsa State 26th, Kogi State from October 27th to 28th, 2023; and in Imo State 26th.

The statement notes that the central objective of the training exercise is to furnish law enforcement personnel with the requisite knowledge and competencies to guarantee a secure electoral environment.

IGP Egbetokun stresses the vital importance of upholding the highest standards of professionalism and impartiality, while adhering strictly to electoral laws and guidelines.

Egbetokun says the Police Force will closely collaborate with other pertinent security agencies, electoral stakeholders, and the Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure the safety of voters, electoral officials, candidates, and the public during the elections.

He urges political parties and candidates to conduct their campaigns and activities in a peaceful manner, abiding by the tenets of democracy and the sanctity of the rule of law.

Egbetokun assures that the Police remains steadfast in its commitment to providing a secure environment for the citizens of Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States to exercise their democratic rights and safeguard the success of the gubernatorial elections.

The Police Chief implores all residents and stakeholders to extend their full cooperation to the Police and other law enforcement agents deployed for the election duty to achieve a peaceful and transparent electoral process.