There is a heavy presence of security personnel in Jos, the Plateau State capital, and surrounding areas as the State Independent Electoral Commission conducts local government elections today
The elections, according to available information, are taking place across the 17 local government areas of the state to elect new chairmen and councillors.
A Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria, who monitored the situation on Wednesday, reports that personnel of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the military were stationed in strategic locations.
Also, Armoured Personnel Carriers belonging to the police bomb squad, along with other security vehicles, were observed to be stationed at strategic points in Jos and its environs.
Stern-looking security operatives were also spotted guarding various locations, particularly around the PLSIEC headquarters on John Samci Road in the state capital to ensure a hitch-free exercise.
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The Police Command had earlier restricted movements across the entire state to give way for a smooth exercise.
Mr Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), in the state, told NAN that the command had deployed adequate personnel to all the LGAs.
”We have made adequate arrangements towards ensuring that the election is peaceful.
”We have deployed our officers and men to all the 17 LGAs and some flashpoints within the metropolis.
”So far everywhere is peaceful, and we hope that Plateau residents will cooperate with the security agencies towards a violent-free poll,” Alabo said.
