Police deploy ‘30,000 officers’ for Lagos LG poll

The Lagos state police on Tuesday said 30,000 police personnel and other security agencies would provide security during the local government election slated to hold on Saturday.

Fatai Owoseni, commissioner of police, disclosed this while briefing journalists on preparations for the election and other activities of the command.

The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) will conduct election into 20 local government councils and 37 local council development areas of the state.

Owoseni assured the public that the police would carry out their duties properly.

“We have identified the black spots in the state where we think we need more men. The police and other security agencies have met and inter-agency’s consultative committee on the election was put in place,” Owoseni said.

“All is now set for the election by all security agencies. There will be a capacity building programme for all security agencies to educate them of what is expected of them on the election day.

“There will be an interactive session for political parties’ candidates contesting for them to do an undertaking.

“We hereby warn all elements planning to foment trouble during the election to have a rethink.

“All security agencies have vowed to ensure that the election is devoid of violence. We urge all to play the game according to electoral laws.

“Anyone that dares to foment trouble will have him/herself to blame. They will be made to face the full weight of the law.”