The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has declared a temporary ban on vehicular and any form waterway transportation in Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa states, starting from Friday.
Egbetokun said the move is part of the security measures put in place to ensure free, fair, and credible elections in these three states.
He also barred some state security outfits like Ebubeagu and other quasi outfit from carrying out operations during the exercise.
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During a press briefing at the Force Headquarters, Egbetokun explained that both marine and gunboats have been deployed, and helicopters will be used for aerial patrol in the three States considering the riverine terrain of the States.
Speaking through the Force spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police boss, maintained that the three States have been fortified with different security equipment including helicopters that will be for aerial patrol.