Bombs and dynamite are used in the attacks on the INEC office — IGP

According to Usman Baba, the Inspector-General of Police, individuals who conduct out attacks on the offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission utilise explosives and dynamite, according to PulseNets.

Baba advised security personnel to exert all effort to secure INEC premises and other public facilities in the state while speaking to members of the force on Friday, December 23, in Abakaliki as part of events commemorating his visit to the state.

He stated:

“The mode of attack by these hoodlums is complex because they throw bombs and dynamites, among others, from distances.

“We believe that in addition to providing physical security at the INEC offices, you should liaise with its officials to provide offices for our personnel.”

Baba encouraged INEC to think about moving its vital materials or offices to a more secure location.

Added him;

“Existing INEC offices across the state should be relocated to safer places if possible but if not, important materials should be relocated to safer places.

“I appreciate all your efforts to protect lives and property in Ebonyi and the various forms of assistance by the state government to the force.”

Baba requested that the police be allowed to oversee and control the operations of the state security agency Ebubeagu.

He stated:

“There is a law establishing the outfit and I am sure that its responsibilities fall under the supervision of the police.

“There is no problem with the outfit wearing uniforms because even community police officers wear uniforms.

“They must, however, have a proper means of identification and it should be reiterated that the task of policing is everyone’s business.”