In view of the forthcoming State Constituency Election scheduled to hold on Saturday, in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State, the Imo Police Command, has cautioned against any act of thuggery, gangsterism.
The command in a release signed by PPRO, Mike Abatam and made available to newsmen, has informed the good people of Imo State especially, those residents in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of the state that, there will be restriction of movement from 6am to 4pm and appealed to all and sundry to come out en-mass with their valid PVC to exercise their civic responsibility without fear of intimidation or harassment.
“All political parties, their flag bearers and supporters are advised to conduct themselves in a manner that will guarantee safety, smooth and peaceful conduct of the election. Also personnel of any security agencies seen escorting any politicians or VIP as orderlies will be arrested. Moreso, the use of sirens, canvassing or soliciting for votes during the election period is prohibited”.
Meanwhile, the Command is working assiduously with other security agencies to provide adequate security to ensure a level playing ground for all the political parties and all eligible electorates to exercise their franchise peaceful.
The Commissioner of Police, Imo state Command, CP Rabiu Hussaini has enjoined the good people of Imo state, especially, residents of Ngo Okpala to be law abiding and voluntarily comply with the order restricting unnecessary movement during the election period, unless those on essential duties. He also advised that they should report promptly any acts of electoral malpractice, political thuggery or any criminality observed to the nearest Police Patrol Team or call the Police Emergency Control Room number; 080347773600 or 08098880197.