Usman Baba, the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, on Thursday said the force will deploy 310,973 of its officers to the over 8,000 wards in the country for the conduct of the February 11 and March 25 elections.
Baba made this known at the 66th session of the State House Ministerial briefing organised by the Presidential Communications Team at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. THE PUNCH reports.Information Guide Nigeria
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However, the Force’s efforts will be augmented by 93,495 additional personnel comprising the National Security and Civil Defence Corps, the Nigeria Correctional Service, National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, he said.
In terms of mobile infrastructure, Baba also revealed that at least 74 Armoured Personnel Carriers, 37 Water Cannons, 1,240 patrol vehicles, 50 ambulances, and 300 motorcycles will be deployed nationwide.JAMB Result
This also includes surveillance helicopters, canine support, amongst others.
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