PSC Task Police Officers On Neutrality Ahead Of Edo Governorship Polls

By Oluwakemi Kindness

Police Service Commission PSC has tasked Police Officers on electoral duties to be neutral and ensure that both the voters and the voting materials are protected and secured.

The PSC stated this while revealing that it staff are already in Edo state to monitor the conduct of Police Officers during Saturday’s Governorship elections in the State,

According to a statement by the PSC, the Officers are also expected to ensure that voting is peaceful and orderly and that voters are given unfettered access to discharge their civic responsibility.

The statement by the Head of Press, Ikechukwu Ani, said the Commission’s team will be led by retired DIG Taiwo Lakanu, Commissioner in the Commission and will include other high ranking staff of the Commission.

The Staff Monitors will operate from the three Senatorial Districts and will hold the Police accountable for their actions or inactions before, during and after the election.

The leader of Delegation, DIG Lakanu charged the Police Officers on election duties to be civil, smart but strict in enforcing the electoral laws.

“He said as lead Agency in internal security, which includes security of election, the Police in Edo elections should exhibit strong leadership qualities expected of them”.

“DIG Lakanu said the Commission will discipline any Police Officer who fails to conduct himself in a manner deserving of his office, adding that the success or failure of the election depends on the effectiveness of the Police Officers on duty”.

He said the Commission will also commend Officers who exhibit examplary conduct during the elections.