Ondo election: FRSC deploys 1,500 personnel

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has approved the deployment of 1,500 personnel in Ondo State to ensure a smooth conduct of the governorship election scheduled for Saturday.

The FRSC boss ordered them to collaborate with other security agencies to enforce compliance on restrictions of vehicular movement.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Public Education Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide, on Thursday.

Ogungbemide said the personnel have been mandated to clear obstructions from the roads, carry out rescue operations in case of emergencies, and maintain orderliness in polling booths.

In the same vein, adequate mobilisation has also been made for operational tools including deployment of 25 patrol vehicles, seven tow trucks, as well as six ambulances to strengthen enforcement of restrictions during the entire process of the election, he said.

The personnel were advised to play active role in the democratic exercise and to exhibit the highest sense of professionalism, while avoiding any act that could lead to abuse of the rights of electorates.