Esther Salifu
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced the deployment of 1,500 personnel to ensure a smooth and peaceful conduct of the Ondo State governorship election scheduled for November 16, 2024
According to the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, this deployment is part of a broader collaboration with other security agencies to enforce compliance with vehicular movement restrictions on election day.
The FRSC has also deployed 25 patrol vehicles, seven tow trucks, and six ambulances to assist with traffic control, remove road obstructions, and respond to emergencies.
The FRSC further called on the electorate to comply with the vehicular movement restrictions and cooperate with officials to facilitate a free and fair electoral process.
Assistant Corps Marshal and Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide stated that
“The directive issued by the Corps Marshal also mandated the Personnel to clear obstructions from the roads, carry out rescue operations in case of emergencies, and maintain orderliness in polling booths”.
The Corps Marshal urged the deployed officers to exhibit the highest level of professionalism and respect the rights of all voters, warning against any actions that might infringe on democratic rights .
“We must ensure a peaceful and orderly election,” he emphasized. “I admonish our personnel to avoid any act that could lead to abuse of the rights of electorates”.
