The Nigeria Police Force, has concluded comprehensive security deployments and operational arrangements ahead of the Ekiti State Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, 20th June, 2026, with personnel and assets strategically positioned across the state to ensure a peaceful, credible, and hitch-free electoral process.

According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, the deployment covers all 2,545 polling units, critical infrastructure, major entry and exit routes, border communities, and other strategic locations across Ekiti State.

Providing an update on the Force’s preparedness, the Commissioner of Police in charge of Election Security, CP Shogule Abayomi, disclosed that a multi-layered security architecture has been adopted to guarantee the safety of voters, electoral officials, observers, and election materials throughout the election period.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, assured the public that all officers deployed for election duties have been adequately briefed on their responsibilities and rules of engagement and will conduct themselves professionally, impartially, and in accordance with the law.

Disu warned that electoral offences and any actions capable of undermining the integrity of the electoral process would be dealt with in line with the Electoral Act and other extant laws. Citizens were therefore urged to remain law-abiding and peaceful throughout the election.

To facilitate prompt response to security concerns, the Force announced the activation of a dedicated election emergency line, 080062335577, which will remain operational throughout the election period.

The Police also encouraged eligible voters to exercise their constitutional rights without fear or intimidation while cautioning against the spread of unverified information capable of causing panic or disrupting public order.

The Force reaffirmed its commitment to the protection of lives and property and to supporting the conduct of a free, fair, credible, and peaceful governorship election in Ekiti State.