Rivers Local Govt Elections: Police Announce Withdrawal of Security Services

Nigeria Police Force Pledges to Uphold Court Ruling, Withdraws Security for Rivers State Local Elections.

The Nigeria Police Force has announced its decision to comply with a Federal High Court ruling that prohibits the force and other security agencies from providing security for the Rivers State local government elections scheduled for October 5, 2024.

In a statement released by Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, the force reminded the public of the restraining order issued by the Federal High Court in Abuja on July 19, 2024, and reiterated on September 30, 2024. The order explicitly bars the police and other security agencies from participating in the electoral process.

Iringe-Koko emphasized that the police force is committed to upholding the rule of law and maintaining law and order, even as they withdraw their security personnel from the elections. She encouraged all parties to seek legal redress if they feel aggrieved by any decisions or actions related to the election process.

Key Points:

– Federal High Court Ruling: The court has prohibited the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies from providing security for the Rivers State local government elections.
– Police Compliance: The Nigeria Police Force has pledged to uphold the court ruling and withdraw security personnel from the elections.
– Maintenance of Law and Order: The police force remains committed to maintaining law and order and will take necessary actions to enforce the court’s orders.
– Call to Action: All parties have been encouraged to seek legal redress if they feel aggrieved by any decisions or actions related to the election process.