Politics

Heavy security greets Ondo governorship election

The Ondo State Governorship election is underway with a heavy security presence consisting of personnel of the police, the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) observed at strategic points across the state.

Armed security personnel were observed at strategic points such as the entrance into Akure, the Ondo State capital, major towns, the local government secretariats, as well as on major roads in the South-West state on Saturday, November 16, 2024.

Restriction of human and vehicular movements was relatively complied with in most parts of the state.

Armed police personnel were seen while security teams in patrol vehicles were stationed at strategic points in Akure.

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Major roads linking the headquarters of Akoko North-East, and Ikare-Akoko were blocked also with heavy security operatives

Police, Nigerian Correctional Service, NSCDC, and Federal Road Safety Corps personnel were also seen at the various polling units.

Security personnel comprising soldiers, police, and NSCDC were also observed at strategic points in the Okitipupa area of Ondo State.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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