Police Will Not Require Amotekun for Ondo Guber Election, says IGP Egbetokun

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has announced that the police will not require the assistance of Amotekun, the South-West security outfit, for the November 16 Ondo governorship election, assuring that comprehensive plans are in place to ensure a peaceful voting process.

According to Force spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement issued on Sunday, the IGP has directed the strategic deployment of personnel, resources, and state-of-the-art equipment to guarantee security across the state.

The deployment includes officers from specialized units such as the Special Intervention Squad, Police Mobile Force (PMF), Counter-Terrorism Unit (CTU), Special Protection Unit (SPU), Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit, K-9 Unit, Federal Investigation and Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT), and Federal Intelligence and Security Task Force (FID-STS).

These units will work in tandem with other security agencies to ensure a smooth election.

Adejobi further emphasized that all officers will adhere to the Electoral Act 2022 to uphold fairness and transparency throughout the electoral process.

“In addition to ground personnel, aerial patrols will be conducted using police helicopters, while gunboats will patrol the waterways and riverine areas to ensure security across all terrains,” he stated.

“These comprehensive measures will serve as a deterrent to any attempt to disrupt the electoral process and will enhance the overall stability of the elections.”

The IGP also issued a stern warning to any political thugs or individuals planning acts of violence or disruption before, during, or after the election, vowing that they “will face the full force of the law.”

Adejobi noted that the IGP reaffirmed established guidelines for election security management in Nigeria, stressing that no quasi-security organization, including Amotekun or state-backed vigilante groups, will be permitted to participate in the election process.