Security experts set to secure the on going voting in bayelsa

Security men comprising officers of the
Nigerian police, civil defence and the
army have taken over strategic locations
in Bayelsa.
This is an attempt to beef up security
ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial
election in the state.

Speaking in an exclusive chat with press men
Asinim Butswat, the police public relations
officer revealed that about 14, 000 police
men have been deployed to Bayelsa for the
election.
He added the force has made provision
for three other surveillance helicopters
to also aide patrol activities of the
police.

The ppro said the AIG deployed to the
state will be patrolling the state in
company of other police officers to
ensure safety of lives and properties.
Reacting to the allegation that proper
provision were not made for the officers’
accomodation , Butswat said police
officers are in the state for election
duties, hence, the issue of
accommodation is not a big challenge
as adequate provisions have been
made.
The police authority on Friday said there
would be restriction of movement from
7pm on Friday to 7am on Sunday.

Vehicles, motorcycles, tricycles and
boats fitted with 200 horsepower engine
and above would not be permitted to
move during the period.
The police however, vowed to prosecute
any persons who violate the order.
Meanwhile, the Inspector General of
police, Solomon Arase had ordered the
closure of transportation routes on
roads, waterways, and the creeks in all
of the 18 local councils of the state.
The order consequently left some
travelers who wanted to access Brass
local government stranded at the
Osborn lake as boats operatives ceased
operation in line with the directive.