From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
Following orders by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, the Benue State Police Command has deployed officers to Imo State Command for the forthcoming governorship elections in the state.
The Benue State Commissioner of Police, now Assistant Inspector General of police, AIG Bartholomew Onyeka, disclosed this in a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), SP Catherine Anene and made available to newsmen in Makurdi on Wednesday.
The statement said while briefing officers at Police Headquarters, Makurdi, the AIG urged all officers to be diligent,observant and overly professional in performing their duties at the various polling units they will be posted to.
He also encouraged them to be contented with their election allowances and desist from any form of corrupt practices as modalities are put in place to check excesses of police officers.
The AIG assured the officers that arrangements have been made for transportation of officers to and from Imo state including escort vehicles.