AHEAD of the upcoming Governorship elections in Ekiti on Saturday , the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu said the Force has completed deployment of security personnel and has also activated emergency response numbers to ensure security before , during and after the polls .

In a statement by Police Force Public Relations Officer,Anthony Placid operational arrangements for the Ekiti State Governorship election scheduled to hold on Saturday, 20th June 2026 have also been concluded .

According to him the total deployment covers all 2,545 polling units across the State, as well as critical infrastructure, major entry and exit routes, border communities, and other strategic locations.

Providing an update on the Force’s preparedness, the Commissioner of Police in charge of Election Security, Shogule Abayomi, stated that a multi-layered security architecture has been adopted to ensure a peaceful, credible, and hitch-free electoral process.

He said security personnel and operational assets have been strategically deployed across polling units and other identified locations to guarantee the safety of voters, electoral officials, observers, and election materials throughout the exercise.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu assures members of the public that all personnel deployed for election duty have been adequately briefed on their responsibilities and rules of engagement and will discharge their duties professionally, impartially, and in accordance with the law.

The Nigeria Police Force warns that electoral offences and any act capable of undermining the integrity of the electoral process will be dealt with in accordance with the Electoral Act and other extant laws.

The police called on citizens to remain law-abiding and conduct themselves peacefully throughout the election period.

“Members of the public are encouraged to promptly report any security concerns through the dedicated election emergency line, 080062335577, which will remain active throughout the election period to facilitate timely response and intervention.

“The Nigeria Police Force urges eligible voters to come out peacefully and exercise their constitutional rights without fear or intimidation, while also cautioning against the spread of unverified information capable of causing panic or disrupting public order.

“The Nigeria Police Force reassures residents of Ekiti State of its commitment to the protection of lives and property and the conduct of a free, fair, credible, and peaceful election.”