Ahead of the September 21 governorshiip election in amEdo state, the State Police Command said on Saturday that it has commenced an exercise to mop-up all illegal arms and ammunition in the hand of Mon state actors
The Edo State Police Command spokesperson, SP Moses Yamu, stated in a statement that the state Commissioner of Police, Nemi Iwo, made the declaration in Benin City, the state capital, during a meeting with the chairmen of political parties and their respective governorship candidates, that the aim was to ensure security of the state
The commissioner appealed to political party leaders in the state to prevail on their supporters to shun all forms of violence during the forthcoming election.
He assured them of adequate security to ensure that people go out to exercise their franchise without fear of harassment or any form of intimidation.
The police commissioner, however, reassured them that the police and sister security agencies would ensure that all stakeholders, including electoral materials, were protected for a peaceful election.
He solicited for information that would assist the police to ensure an enabling environment for the election process.