Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of security in the Kogi governorship election, Mr Habu Sani, had said that the election so far, is peaceful as no security breach has been reported.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the DIG disclosed in Lokoja on Saturday via a telephone interview.
He said that from all indications, the electorate and political actors in the election were behaving well.
“As it’s now, there’s no report of breach of security from any part of Kogi.
“We thank God that what we have been praying for is indeed manifesting to show a sharp deviation from past experiences in Kogi.
“We urge residents to maintain this peace even after the election so that Kogi can continue to experience the desired growth and development as a state, ” he said.
Sani noted that his officers and men alongside other security agencies are doing their bests to ensure that the election remains peaceful till the end.
The DIG hailed the security operatives for displaying high level of professionalism in maintaining peace during the election.
