The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has concluded comprehensive security deployments and operational arrangements ahead of the Ekiti State Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026.
In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the police said the deployment covers all 2,545 polling units across the state, including critical infrastructure, major entry and exit routes, border communities, and other strategic locations.
Providing an update on the Force’s preparedness, the Commissioner of Police in charge of Election Security, CP Shogule Abayomi, disclosed thata multi-layered security architecture has been adopted to ensure a peaceful, credible, and hitch-free electoral process.
According to him, security personnel and operational assets have been strategically deployed across polling units and other identified locations to guarantee the safety of voters, electoral officials, election observers, and sensitive materials throughout the exercise.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, assured members of the public that all officers and personnel deployed for election duty have been adequately briefed on their responsibilities and rules of engagement.
He emphasized that officers would discharge their duties professionally, impartially, and in strict compliance with the law to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.
The Force also warned that electoral offences and any act capable of undermining the credibility of the election would be met with appropriate legal sanctions in accordance with the Electoral Act and other extant laws.
The police urged citizens to remain law-abiding and conduct themselves peacefully throughout the election period.
To enhance rapid response to security concerns, the NPF announced the activation of a dedicated election emergency line, 080062335577, which will remain operational throughout the election period to facilitate prompt intervention.
The Force further encouraged eligible voters to come out and exercise their constitutional rights without fear or intimidation while cautioning against the spread of unverified information capable of causing panic or disrupting public order.
Reaffirming its commitment to a free, fair, credible, and peaceful election, the Nigeria Police Force assured residents of Ekiti State of adequate security for the protection of lives and property before, during, and after the poll.
