The Police Command in Benue has deployed 5,200 men and officers for the May 30 local government council polls, its public relations officer, Sewuese Anene, said on Friday in Makurdi.
She told newsmen that the deployment followed a letter the command received from the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission informing it of the polls and the need to provide security.
“As a result, we liaised with other security agencies and raised 5,200 personnel for the election.
“They will man the polling units and streets from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
“The restriction of movement from 8:00p.m. to 6:00a.m. as a result of COVID-19 still stands.
“The restriction of movement has not changed.
“The command will give Personal Protective Equipment to the personnel deployed for the election,” she said. (NAN)
