Ensure Safety Of Ebonyi INEC Offices, IGP Tells Officers

The inspector-general of police (IGP), has directed the police personnel in Ebonyi to ensure the attacks on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) offices cease immediately.

Baba stated this on Friday while addressing personnel of the force as part of activities marking his visit to the state.

Several INEC offices have recently been attacked by hoodlums, leading to the destruction of permanent voters cards, ballot boxes, and other materials.

The IGP explained that it is the primary responsibility of the police to provide security at INEC offices across the state before and after the forthcoming elections.

“The mode of attacks by these hoodlums is complex because they throw bombs and dynamites, among others, from distances

“We believe that in addition to providing physical security at the INEC offices, you should liaise with its officials on providing offices for our personnel.

“Existing INEC offices across the state should be relocated to safer places if possible, but if not, important materials should be relocated to safer places.

“I appreciate all your efforts to protect lives and properties in Ebonyi and the various assistance of the state government to the force.”