(SINL NIGERIA) The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has approved the deployment of 1,500 operatives, and ordered them to collaborate with other security agencies to enforce compliance on restrictions of vehicular movement, for the Ondo State governorship election, slated to hold on Saturday, 16th November.
The directive issued by the Corps Marshal also mandated the personnel to clear obstructions from the roads, carry out rescue operations in case of emergencies, and maintain orderliness in polling booths.
A statement signed by Olusegun Ogungbemide, Assistant Corps Marshal Corps Public Education Officer said adequate mobilisation has also been made for operational tools including deployment of 25 patrol vehicles, 7 tow trucks, as well as 6 ambulances to strengthen enforcement of restrictions during the entire process of the election.
He urged the personnel deployed to play active role in the democratic exercise.
He however emphasised on the need to exhibit the highest sense of professionalism, and admonished them to avoid any act that could lead to abuse of the rights of electorates.