The Nigeria Police Force has affirmed its readiness to ward off any form of threat in Ondo State during the governorship election slated for Saturday.
A statement by the NPF relations officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi on Thursday said the police had firmed up security architecture in the state by deploying officers across all the 18 local government areas, 203 wards and the 3, 933 polling units in the state.
It assured that at least four police officers in collaboration with other security personnel will be present at each polling unit, to ensure a smooth poll.
The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Ondo State Elections, DIG Sylvester Alabi held a press briefing on Thursday at the Ondo State Police Command Headquarters, Akure, where he addressed officers deployed for the election duty and the members of the press, emphasising the readiness of the NPF and other security agencies.
