The Federal Highway Security Corps, on Thursday, introduced the deployment of 1,500 personnel to make sure a easy conduct of the Ondo State governorship election scheduled for November 16, 2024.
The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, authorised this deployment as a part of broader measures to collaborate with different safety companies in implementing compliance with vehicular motion restrictions on election day.
In an announcement issued by the Assistant Corps Marshal and Corps Public Training Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, the FRSC emphasised the significance of sustaining order all through the election course of.
The deployment consists of 25 patrol automobiles, seven tow vehicles, and 6 ambulances strategically positioned to help with site visitors management, take away street obstructions, and reply to emergencies.
The Corps Marshal urged the deployed officers to exhibit the very best degree of professionalism and respect the rights of all voters.
He warned in opposition to any actions which may infringe on democratic rights, stressing the necessity for a peaceable and orderly election.
As preparations for the election proceed, the FRSC has referred to as on the voters to adjust to the vehicular motion restrictions and cooperate with officers to facilitate a free and truthful electoral course of.
The assertion learn, “As a part of efforts put in place to make sure easy conduct of the forthcoming Ondo State Gubernatorial election scheduled by the electoral umpire to carry on 16 November 2024, the Corps Marshal, Federal Highway Security Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has authorised the deployment of 1,500 operatives, and ordered them to collaborate with different safety companies to implement compliance on restrictions of vehicular motion.
“The directive issued by the Corps Marshal additionally mandated the Personnel to clear obstructions from the roads, perform rescue operations in case of emergencies, and preserve orderliness in polling cubicles.
“In the identical vein, enough mobilisation has additionally been made for operational instruments, together with deployment of 25 patrol automobiles, seven tow vehicles, in addition to six ambulances to strengthen enforcement of restrictions throughout the complete means of the election.
“He warned the personnel deployed to play an lively function within the democratic train. Whereas emphasising the necessity to exhibit the very best sense of professionalism, the Corps Marshal additionally admonished them to keep away from any act that might result in abuse of the rights of electorates.”