To provide level playing field for all candidates in the forthcoming Ondo State Gubernatorial elections, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has approved the deployment of 1,500 operatives, and ordered them to collaborate with other security agencies to enforce compliance on restrictions of vehicular movement.
The election is scheduled to hold on Saturday 16 November, 2024 in the state.
According to a statement by the Assistant Corps Marshal,
Olusegun Ogungbemide,
Corps Public Education Officer
Federal Road Safety Corps
Headquarters, Abuja, the directive also mandated the Personnel to clear obstructions from the roads, carry out rescue operations in case of emergencies, and maintain orderliness in polling booths.
In the same vein, adequate mobilisation has also been made for operational tools including deployment of 25 patrol vehicles, 7 tow trucks, as well as 6 ambulances to strengthen enforcement of restrictions during the entire process of the election.
He warned the personnel deployed to play active role in the democratic exercise.
While emphasising on the need to exhibit the highest sense of professionalism, the Corps Marshal also admonished them to avoid any act that could lead to abuse of the rights of electorates.
The Corps Marshal, at the end of his directives, wished electorates a peaceful, free and fair elections.