13th February, 2019
By Kazeem Ugbodaga
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Zubairu Muazu has deployed 30,000 personnel, comprising the police and other law enforcement agencies, for the 2019 general elections beginning with the Presidential and National Assembly election on Saturday.
A statement issued by Police Public Relations Officer, Chike Oti said all personnel were expected to wear INEC identification tags, and were to secure the entire electoral process.
“However, the police being the lead agency in internal security management, will coordinate other security and law enforcement agencies in the enforcement of the electoral laws; the preservation of law and order; as well as safety and security of human and material resources deployed for the elections.
“In addition, the command has set up a joint operations room with the following dedicated lines through which members of the public can draw the attention of the police to distress situations or any untoward event in their locality.
“The numbers are: Control 1: 08127155132 and 07035068242
Control 2: 08127155150 and 08065154338
Control 3: 08127155071 and 08063299264.”
According to the statement, the CP assured Lagosians of adequate security before, during and after the elections. He encourages residents of the state to come out without fear of intimidation and exercise their franchise.
In the same vein, the CP warned political thugs and other miscreants not to make any attempt to disrupt the electoral process as the command would deal decisively with anyone who breached or attempts to breach the public peace.