The Nigeria Police Force has deployed three new
Commissioners of Police in Ogun State ahead of the general elections.
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in charge of the
southwest, Yakubu Jubril, disclosed this on Thursday at a strategic meeting
with senior police officers in Abeokuta, the state capital.
The meeting also had in attendance members of the civil
society and political supporters among other critical stakeholders in the
polls.
Mr Jubril explained that the three police commissioners
deployed for the elections would be in charge of each senatorial district of
the state.
According to him, Mr Ahmed Iliyasu remains the substantive
police commissioner in the state, bringing an end to speculations that he has
been deployed to another state.
The DIG who said the police were ready for the elections
warned politicians to prevail on their supporters, noting that the force would
not condone any act of thuggery or violence.
He also reiterated the commitment of the police to enforce
the 300-metre distance stipulation to ensure safety at the polling units.