The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has directed the immediate arrest of politicians or group either inciting or making financial inducement to influence the outcome of Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State.
The IGP spoke yesterday in Abuja, the nation’s capital, while addressing officers and men of the Force Headquarters.
He ordered all police officers to wear their conventional attires with their name tags for easy identification and warned against any act that is inimical to the success of the election.
Idris advised them to avoid issues that could tarnish the image and reputation of the police during and after the elections.
He said: “You must avoid extortion of money from either politicians or the electorate. Any act that will infringe on the Electoral Act and the peaceful conduct of this election will not be tolerated.
“You must do your utmost best to protect the electorate, Independent National Electorla Commission (INEC) officials and the election materials.”
The police chief also urged them to refrain from corrupt practices and work for the success of the election.