The Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Research and Planning, Adeleye Oyebade on Wednesday revealed that the Nigerian police would enforce the withdrawal of escorts from VIPs (Very Important Person’s) in Edo state due to the Gubernatorial election scheduled for 19 Sept 2020.
According to DIG, “All security aides are barred from accompanying VIPs and political appointees during the election,” he said.
DIG Adeleye Adewale also added that, “No person is allowed to move around with security personnel around polling units. Everyone is enjoined to vote and return to their respective houses or remain peacefully within the approved parameters of the polling centres. Apolitical, neutral, and professional in the conduct of their duties,” He said.