Police to deploy 5,000 officers for LG Election in Kebbi

Kebbi police command says it will deploy 5,000 policemen to provide security during the conduct of local government election in the state on July 17.

Spokesman of the command, DSP Mustapha Suleiman who disclosed this in Birnin Kebbi said that the police would be supported by other security agencies during the election.

He added that there will be movement restrictions between 6am and 6pm on Election Day and advised residents adhere to the order.

Suleiman called for the support of the residents to ensure peace before, during and after the council polls.

The chairmanship and councillors elections would be held in the twenty-one local government councils of the state on Saturday.