AIG assures security in Adamawa, Taraba

People arrive to cast their votes during Nigeria's presidential election at a polling station in Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria February 23, 2019. REUTERS/Nyancho NwaNri - RC1B303BF090

The Zone 3 Command of the Nigeria Police Force has assured voters in Adamawa and Taraba of adequate security during Saturday’s governorship and house of assembly election.

The AIG incharge of the zone, Usman Nagogo, gave the assurance in a statement issued in Yola on Thursday by SP Suleiman Nguroje, the spokesperson of the Police Command in Adamawa.

He said that the police and other security agencies would ensure full protection of voters, election materials and officials in the two states under the zone.

The AIG expressed satisfaction with the level of deployment of personnel across the local governments in the zone for the election.

He directed all operational commanders to mobilise manpower and operational assets to defend the electorate, election officials and materials.

Nagogo also directed proper investigation of any security breach, including intimidation, harassment and assault of voters and election officials.

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