Election: Police Bar Security Operatives from escorting Political Appointees, VIPs to Polling Units

Ololade Adeyanju/

The police has banned its operatives and other security personnel attached to governors, ministers and other government functionaries from escorting their principals to polling units in the 2023 elections.

This is contained in a statement signed by the Spokesperson of the Osun State police command, SP Yemisi Opalola, in Osogbo today.

“Any officer found to have flouted this directive will be subjected to disciplinary actions.

“Also, the use of siren, revolving lights and tinted car windows by unauthorised citizens during the elections period will not be allowed.

“The command also warns other security outfits/organisations that are not constitutionally empowered to participate in the election duty to steer off the electoral process” the statement reads.

“Any organisation/groups found flouting this would definitely be sanctioned in accordance with the extant laws,” it adds.

The police also released hotlines to be used by members of the public during the election.

The numbers are: 08039537995, 08075872433 and 08123823981.