by Damilola Jagun
Residents of Lagos state have been assured of a violence-free elections by the Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Police Force.
While speaking with the press on Thursday, January 22, the command’s spokesperson, DSP Kenneth Nwosu, made the statement.
Nwosu said the police were prepared for the elections, adding that “the Commissioner of Police, Kayode Aderanti, had met with Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers in preparation for the elections.
He said: “You know this election has been fixed over a period of time and the police, even before this time has started preparations. The Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State Command, is adequately prepared for the elections.”
“We are prepared to provide pro-active and adequate policing before, during and after the elections and even beyond.”
Nwosu urged Lagosians to be calm and not get involved in any violence, while also imploring them to trust the police as the command was prepared to ensure transparent and violence-free elections.
“So, Lagosians should be relaxed that the police is prepared to ensure that this coming election will not be only free, fair and credible but also transparent and violence-free.”
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