With only 48 hours left before the Edo State governorship election, the Nigeria Police have reaffirmed their commitment to professionalism and impartiality in their duties.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has frequently claimed that the Nigeria Police are colluding with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig the election scheduled for 21st September.
During an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated this and dismissed the allegations that the police are siding with a political party and targeting opposition members in preparation for the election.
He stated, “And let me take the opportunity to say that we will do our job in Edo. Edo is here in 2024. We want to appeal to all of them, let us play the game according to the rules of the game. Let every individual, and every stakeholder, perform their duty as expected. And we are going to get it right.
We expect to have free, fair, and credible elections in those states (Edo and Ondo). The IGP has said it, and I want to reiterate tonight that we will remain professional and impartial, and of course, we will carry out our duties with excellence”.
In response to questions about those arrested in Edo State, Adejobi clarified that the individuals were apprehended in connection with the murder of a police officer, emphasizing that the police do not have information about their political affiliations.
He stated, “We have conducted our scientific investigation and forensic analysis of the incidents, and we have identified some individuals who have been found guilty in this case. Therefore, for anyone to claim that we are targeting members of a political party is unfair and not acceptable.
We want everyone to be reasonable and understand that we will not fold our arms. The IGP, as the top policeman, does not sit idly by while his men are killed.
“We always emphasise that this is not the first time we have pursued those responsible for the deaths of our policemen. This is not an exceptional case. We are actively pursuing this case, it is in court, and for those still involved, we are expanding the scope of our investigation to ensure we hold them accountable”.
