Delta Police Crackdown: VIP Escorts And Vigilantes Banned From LG Election!The Delta State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has issued a stern warning to VIP escorts, local vigilantes, anti-cult squads, and other non-state actors ahead of this weekend’s local government elections in the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In an official statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, on Friday, the police warned these groups to stay away from polling units.

Additionally, the command has provided specific telephone numbers for reporting complaints or distress situations.

The statement noted that there will be a restriction on vehicular movement from 8 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, 13 July 2024. Only officials on emergency and essential duties, such as accredited election monitors and observers, will be permitted to move during this period. NABTEB examination students are also exempted from this movement restriction.

The statement added: “While regretting the inconveniences this will cause, members of the public are therefore advised to adhere to this instruction as anyone found wanting will be made to face the full wrath of the law.

“The ban on VIP escorts during the elections will also be enforced. They are therefore advised not to move with their security details on Election Day, as any officer found wanting will be arrested and sanctioned accordingly.

“The CP also advises all non-state actors (vigilante, anti-cult volunteers, hunters etc.) that they will not be playing any role whatsoever during the elections, so they are to steer clear of the polling units and the entire election process, as any of them found meddling in the election process will be decisively dealt with.

“While wishing residents in the state a hitch-free election, it’s pertinent to note that the success of this election, to a large extent, lies on how the electorate conducts themselves.

“The CP therefore urges all residents to be law-abiding, and rest assured that the command will not compromise in carrying out its primary responsibility of ensuring the protection of lives and property, as well as the preservation of public tranquility before, during, and after the elections.”

Naija News reports that the Delta State Government has granted permission for employees in the State Public Service to end their workday at 12 noon on Fridays.

This decision was announced by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in an official statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu.

“This is to enable public servants in the state to participate fully in the Local Government elections coming up on Saturday, July 13, 2024, as part of their civic responsibilities.

“However, workers in essential services such as the health sector, security, and media, who would need to render services should adopt a flexible schedule to enable them to exercise their franchise,” the statement reads.