…Warns that personnel must operate within the law
BY EVELYN DADU, ABUJA – The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Thursday said that a high powered monitoring team of the Commission is already in Edo State to monitor the conduct of Police personnel on electoral duties during Saturday, September 19, 2020 Governorship election in the State.
A statement by the Head of Press and Public Relations of the PSC, Ikechukwu Ani said that the team which is being led by Mr. Rommy Mom Esq, a Commissioner representing the Human Rights Organizations in the Commission and also includes aother commissioner, Austin Braimoh, representing the Media.
The Commission has also announced dedicated telephone numbers for complaints and commendation on the conduct of Police during the exercise.
The numbers are: 07034072677, 08050517678; 08052265260
The Commission advised that all Police Officers on electoral duty in Edo State must operate within the law and rules of engagement, stressing that any infractions on the laws/rules guiding election policing by any officer will be investigated and appropriate sanctions given.
The PSC said it has received assurances from the leadership of the Police charged with maintaining peace and order during the election in the state that every security arrangement has been put in place to ensure a hitch free and peaceful polls.
