News

Lagos Police Deploys 30,000 Officers For LG Polls

Published

2 months ago

July 10, 2025

Editor

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has disclosed that over 30,000 Police personnel will be deployed across the state for Saturday’s local government elections.

He disclosed while addressing journalists during a pre-election security briefing in Lagos, said the deployment comprises the existing 20,000 officers in the state command and an additional 10,000 personnel approved by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to reinforce the operation.

According to him, the deployment covers all 13,325 polling units in the 20 local government areas and 33 local council development areas (LCDAs) of the state.

“We are fully prepared. Our operations are structured into three phases: pre-election, election day, and post-election. Threat assessments have been conducted, flashpoints identified, and proactive measures taken.” the CP said.

He also revealed that the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), which he co-chairs with the chairman of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), has been instrumental in coordinating efforts between the police, military, and other security agencies.

CP Jimoh said the security architecture includes marine police, tactical units such as the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Lagos State Taskforce, and other special squads deployed to support operations across land and coastal areas.

“No polling unit will be left unmanned. Officers at polling units will not be armed, but armed intervention teams will be stationed within striking distance,” he said.

The commissioner led a show of force exercise earlier in the day, to reassure the public of their readiness and to deter criminal elements.

On election day, restriction of vehicular movement will be enforced from 6:00am to 3:00pm. The adjustment from the previously announced 3:00am start was made to accommodate emergency services and international travellers.

He further warned political thugs and criminal elements against attempting to disrupt the electoral process, stating that anyone caught would be decisively dealt with by the law.

“Four years ago is not today. We’ve plugged the gaps that led to ballot box snatching in areas like Apapa and Ijora. Those incidents will not recur,” he assured.

He emphasised that the police command remains neutral, cautioning civil society groups against unfounded allegations of bias.

“Our mandate is clear. We are not partisan and will not condone any form of political patronage,” he said.

The commissioner called on residents to come out peacefully and participate in the electoral process, assuring that special arrangements had been made to assist persons living with disabilities.

He urged aggrieved parties to channel any complaints through legal means, warning that any attempt to incite violence after results are declared will be met with lawful prosecution.
(VANGUARD)

News

INEC CVR: CSO Expresses Worry Over Poor Deployment Of Machines, Manpower To LGs In Edo

Published

1 hour ago

August 29, 2025

Editor

By Joseph Ebi Kanjo

Edo Civil Society Organisations (EDOCSO) has expressed worry over the poor deployment of capturing machines and manpower to Igueben Local Government Area of the state by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the ongoing Ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR).

The Coordinator, EDOCSO, Igueben Study Centre, Leftist Enabulele Larry, and Secretary, Leftist Mark Akande expressed the CSO sentiment when the duo visited the INEC headquarters in Igueben where the CBR in the local government is taking place.

In a statement made available to INFO DAILY on Friday, the leadership of EDOCSO, Igueben Study Centre condemned the “use of only two capturing devices in a local government with over 69, 396 in population.”

The duo noted in the statement that their findings at the INEC headquarters revealed two capturing machines were deployed to each local government across the 18 local government areas of the state.

The civil society members said INEC excuse of deploying two capturing machines to each local government was not germane enough because many do not have a computer or android phone to do the online registration INEC gave as an excuse.

“The question here is, what is the percentage of our people mostly the aged individuals, that have access to Android mobile and other internet gadgets in Edo state?

“How many people can afford internet data to enable them have access internet services in Edo state under the current excruciating economic pains by the people?

“How many of the Edo people can even manipulate the Android mobile phone to the extent of navigating the internet hurdles to undertake the job is INEC? If INEC is not ready for the job, they should tell Nigerians.

“If citizens are now advised to individually undertake the statutory job of INEC, of what purpose does the commission serve to the people? etc,” they said.

As at when filing this report, INFO DAILY was yet to get a reply from the message sent to the INEC in Edo for reaction.

News

Edo Sports Commission Boss Celebrates Okpehbolo On Birthday

Published

6 hours ago

August 29, 2025

Editor

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has felicated with Governor Monday Okpebholo, on the occasion of his birthday.

In a statement issued on Friday by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele Okpebholo as a visionary leader whose dedication to the growth and development of the state has continued to inspire confidence and admiration across all sectors, especially sports.

Enabulele, who highlighted the governor’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment through sports development, noted that under his leadership, Edo State has witnessed significant strides in grassroots sporting initiatives and infrastructure.

“His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is not just a political leader but a beacon of hope for the younger generation.

“His passion for excellence and inclusive governance is evident in the way he has continued to support policies that uplift our youths and promote sporting excellence,” the statement read.

The Executive Chairman prayed for long life, good health, and continued wisdom for the governor as he steers the affairs of the state towards greater prosperity.

“On behalf of the entire Edo State Sports Commission, I extend our warmest birthday wishes to His Excellency at 55. May this new chapter of his life be filled with more accomplishments and divine grace,” he added.

News

Oba Of Benin Suspends Palace Chiefs

Published

17 hours ago

August 28, 2025

Editor

The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has suspended two of his chiefs for falling for dereliction of duties.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Frank Irabor and made available to journalists in Benin City.

He said their suspension was as a result of their long absence from the palace, resulting in their failure to carry out their palace responsibilities.

The suspended persons are: Chief John Igiehon, the Izuwako of Benin and chief Aimiukpomonyako Oghogho (Ebengho), the Oyenmwensoba of Benin.

“The under-mentioned two (2) chiefs have been suspended from the Palace of the Oba of Benin.

“This is as a result of their long absence from the Palace, resulting in their failure to carry out their Palace responsibilities.

“The public is advised to be wary of unscrupulous chiefs that are no longer functioning in the Palace. His Royal Majesty has approved their _ Suspension and directed the public be duly informed.

“The names of the chiefs are: – ; 1. CHIEF JOHN IGIEHON, THE IZUWAKO OF BENIN and, _ 2 CHIEF AIMIUKPOMONYAKO OGHOGHO (EBENGHO), THE OYENMWENSOBA OF BENIN”, the statement said.