The Nigeria Police Force says it has concluded comprehensive security deployments and operational arrangements for the Ekiti State Governorship Election slated for Saturday, June, 20 2026.
According to the Force, the deployment covers all 2,545 polling units across the State, as well as critical infrastructure, major entry and exit routes, border communities, and other strategic locations.
This was disclosed in a Media Release by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid in Abuja, Nigeria’s Capital ahead of the Ekiti State Gubernatorial election.
Providing an update on the Force’s preparedness, the Commissioner of Police in charge of Election Security, CP Shogule Abayomi, stated that a multi-layered security architecture has been adopted to ensure a peaceful, credible, and hitch-free electoral process.
CP Abayomi confirmed security personnel and operational assets have been strategically deployed across polling units and other identified locations to guarantee the safety of voters, electoral officials, observers, and election materials throughout the exercise.
Also speaking, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, assures members of the public that all personnel deployed for election duty have been adequately briefed on their responsibilities and rules of engagement.
The police chief added that they will discharge their duties professionally, impartially, and in accordance with the law.
The Nigeria Police Force warns that electoral offences and any act capable of undermining the integrity of the electoral process will be dealt with in accordance with the Electoral Act and other extant laws. “Citizens are therefore urged to remain law-abiding and conduct themselves peacefully throughout the election period.
“Members of the public are encouraged to promptly report any security concerns through the dedicated election emergency line, 080062335577, which will remain active throughout the election period to facilitate timely response and intervention,” the Force stated.
It urges eligible voters to come out peacefully and exercise their constitutional rights without fear or intimidation, while also cautioning against the spread of unverified information capable of causing panic or disrupting public order.
The Nigeria Police Force reassures residents of Ekiti State of its commitment to the protection of lives and property and the conduct of a free, fair, credible, and peaceful election.
