Assistant inspector-general of police (AIG) for Zone 9, Isaac Akinmoyede, who is overseeing Niger State has said 6,505 men and officers will provide security during 2023 general election in the state.
He told journalists at the State Police Headquarters in Minna yesterday that the police would be complemented by 3,358 from other security agencies excluding the military and Department of State Services (DSS).
The AIG said the police have discovered flash points in Munya, Rafi, Shiroro, Paikoro, Gurara and Mariga local government areas. He however assured that they will be professional in discharging their duties as well as ensuring safety of INEC workers, journalists and other staffers who are on essential duty.
Meanwhile, the Niger State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has disclosed that the corps has deployed 1,450 personnel to Nigeria police for onward posting across the state to provide security coverage during the forthcoming general election.
