Police Redeploy Imo State Police Commissioner, Days to Governorship Poll

Force Headquarters has redeployed the Imo State Police Commissioner, Mohammed Barde, ahead of the state governorship poll, coming up on Saturday.

Force Spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement said the police commissioner was being redeployed to the force headquarters.

He explained that the redeployment was not an indictment of the commissioner, but to uphold the rule of law, and to maintain the neutrality of the force throughout the electoral process for the forthcoming poll in the state.

The decision coincides with the Organized Labour’s deadline issued to federal government, to redeploy the police commissioner, over his alleged role in the brutalization of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero.

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In a pivotal development ahead of the upcoming gubernatorial election in Imo state on 11th November, 2023, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has ordered the redeployment of the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Mohammed Barde to the Force Headquarters on special duty.

The IGP’s decision to reshuffle the CP underscores the Police Force’s unwavering dedication to upholding the rule of law and maintaining strict neutrality throughout the electoral proceedings. This redeployment is not an indictment on the affected officer but is rather part of a broader strategy aimed at bolstering security measures, promoting transparency, and upholding the integrity of the electoral security management.

The IGP is resolute in ensuring that a secure environment is provided for all stakeholders, political parties, candidates, and citizens to participate in the electoral process. He urges all and sundry to cooperate with the Police and other security agencies and adhere to the law in order to ensure a smooth and successful election while maintaining the principles of democracy.

ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra, FCAI,
Force Public Relations Officer,
Force Headquarters,
Abuja