Yusuf Bello|The NigeriaPolice on Thursday warned those planning to snatch ballot boxes during Saturday’s elections in Kogi and Bayelsa States to have a rethink as they ”will not live to ever do that again”, if they are caught.
The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Operation, AbdulMajeed Ali gave the warning at a press conference on Thursday ahead of Saturday’s elections in Kogi and Bayelsa States.
According to him, the Inspector General had deployed enough personnel to adequately police the two states and deal with any eventuality during the election.
He sid, “Anyone caught will not be spared and will not live to do that ever again.”
“We have enough personnel and capacity to deal with anyone that tried to foment trouble on Saturday. Just watch, if anyone tries to snatch ballot box on Saturday, he will pay dearly for it.
“We are determined to provide the enabling environment for a peaceful election. We are tired of being held to ransom by Kogi and Bayelsa States every election period, we will put a stop to that this time around.”
Ali further stated that the police are determined to create an environment that will enable citizens freely exercise their electoral franchise.
He gave out telephone lines that can be usefulto residents of the two states during the election.
Ali said, “For any complaints, members of the public are urged to reach the Kogi State’s Joint Operation Room on 08066002020, 08065948693 and 08151532944; and Bayelsa State’s Joint Operation Room on 07034578208 and 09055555803.”
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