As part of efforts put in place to ensure smooth conduct of the forthcoming Ondo State Gubernatorial elections scheduled by the electoral umpire to hold on 16 November, 2024, 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 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.
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.
