Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the distribution of additional 220 operational vehicles, including water canons, Armored Personnel Carriers, helmets, bullet proof vests, tear gas canisters, to the 3 affected states to intensify security arrangements for the elections.

According to Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, this is in a bid to have smooth electioneering processes in the forthcoming of Gubernatorial elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi States scheduled for 11th November,

Earlier, the IGP Egbetokun had organised trainings for the police officers who are involved in the election security management for the forthcoming elections.

He had sought the approval of the Federal Government for the payment of their allowances and other necessary support to boost the morale of the officers during the operations.

The IGP urges all stakeholders in the 3 states to embrace peace, uphold the sanctity of the rule of law and be law-abiding in their endeavours before, during and after the elections.

According to him, the Police and other security agencies have been placed on alert to avert any unruly acts capable of disrupting the elections in any of the states.