In a related development, the IGP has directed the allocation of 220 operational vehicles for enhanced security management in anticipation of gubernatorial elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states. These vehicles include water cannons, armored personnel carriers, helmets, bulletproof vests, and tear gas canisters.
To boost the morale of police officers involved in election security, Egbetokun had previously organized training for them and requested approval from the Federal Government to provide allowances and necessary support.
The IGP urged stakeholders in these states to maintain peace throughout the election process.
Furthermore, a dispute between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State continues, stemming from attacks on NLC's president, Joe Ajaero. The NLC called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene and address the governor's alleged actions in a bid to ensure order in the state. The NLC accused Governor Uzodimma of attacking Ajaero's hometown, Azalla Owalla, in Owerri, despite his denial of involvement in the incidents. The NLC claimed that the governor's intention was to assassinate Comrade Ajaero, who was still recovering from injuries inflicted by the police and hired thugs in a previous attack. Governor Uzodimma, however, maintained that the government had no hand in these events, citing a police report that indicated Ajaero was saved from a potential mob attack.
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