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Kogi Guber: Deputy Inspector of Police Withdraws Security Escort from VIPs

The Deputy Inspector-General of Police overseeing the Kogi Governorship Election, Mr Habu Sani, says VIPs are not permitted to be accompanied by security staff to polling places on Saturday,.

This was said by the DIG in a statement released in Lokoja by SP Williams Ovye-Aya, the public relations officer for the state police.

 “On no account should any security personnel attached to VIPs, Political and Public Officers, or any personality across the state be allowed to move or escort their Principals during the period of restrictions of vehicular movement.

“Any officer, who is caught violating this order by accompanying any VIPs, Political and Public Officers or any other personality to the polling unit will be arrested and dealt with accordingly.

“Therefore, VIPs, political and public officers that will vote should take note of this order so as to avoid any embarrassment that might befall them.

“This is because the police and other security agencies will not allow any security breach during the period of the election,” he said.

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