The Nigeria Police Force has
confirmed its compliance with court rulings prohibiting its involvement in the
upcoming October 5, 2024, Local Government Chairmanship Election in Rivers
State.
In a statement issued by SP
Grace Iringe-Koko, the Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer, the force
referenced a Federal High Court ruling from July 19, 2024, which restricted the
police and other security agencies from providing security during the election.
This was further reinforced by another judgment on September 30, 2024, that
also barred the police and security agencies from participating in any capacity.
The Force Legal Department has
advised that the September 30 court judgment takes precedence, leading to
directives that all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Tactical
Commanders ensure full compliance with the ruling.
The police also urged all
stakeholders and political parties to remain law-abiding and seek legal redress
if aggrieved. Despite the police’s withdrawal from election duties, the force
emphasized its commitment to maintaining peace and order across the state.
The statement concluded by
calling on all citizens to remain peaceful and cooperate with law enforcement
during the election period.
The Governor Sim Fubara earlier
in the week insisted that nothing will stop the Local Government Election from
holding.
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