The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has urged police personnel in Ebonyi State to ensure that the incessant burning of Independent National Electoral Commission’s offices stops immediately.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Baba gave the order on Friday in Abakaliki while addressing personnel of the force as part of activities marking his visit to the state.
He urged the personnel to do all within their powers to protect INEC facilities and other public facilities in the state.
“The mode of attack by these hoodlums is complex because they throw bombs and dynamites, among others, from distances.
We believe that in addition to providing physical security at the INEC offices, you should liaise with its officials to provide offices for our personnel,” he said.
The IG also advised INEC to consider relocating its offices or important materials to safer places.
He said, “Existing INEC offices across the state should be relocated to safer places if possible but if not, important materials should be relocated to safer places.
