By Linus Aleke, Abuja
The Police Service Commission on Friday tasked police officers and other security agents deployed on election duty to preserve the nation’s democracy by exhibiting the highest level of patriotism in ensuring that both the electorates and voting materials are safe and secured and that an atmosphere of security and safety pervades throughout the voting environment in the country.
The Commission also charged the security agencies to ensure that Nigerians can freely vote and that their votes count.
Head Press and Public Relations, Mr. Ikechukwu Ani, in a statement said, the Commission believes that the success of the 2023 General Elections depends largely on the commitment of the police and other security agencies on election duty.
The Commission calls for inter Agency collaboration and synergy so that there will be visible unity in the conduct of the security agencies.
The Commission further noted that Nigerians look forward to the security agencies for the motivation to step out and exercise their franchise.
“Meanwhile the Commission’s monitors have arrived their duty posts across the nation and have been part of all the pre election activities in the states. They will also participate in both the security control room activities and the civil society situation rooms,” the statement said.
Acting Chairman of the Commission, Justice Clara Bata Ogunbiyi, National Coordinator for the exercise has called on the Commission’s monitors to ensure that they exhibit a high sense of professionalism in their conduct and that they should not in any way compromise on standards set for them.
Justice Ogunbiyi said the Commission will decisively punish any Staff who involves him/herself in any negative act.
