By CHARLES IWUOHA

The Ebonyi State Police Command has deployed personnel to polling stations and strategic locations across the 13 Local Government Areas ahead of the August 22, 2026 LG polls.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, said the Command, under Commissioner of Police CP Hope Urunwa-Okafor, is collaborating with sister security agencies to ensure adequate security and a peaceful electoral process.

The Command also announced a restriction on movement across the state from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on election day, exempting accredited election officials, journalists and observers, emergency service providers, health workers and other authorised personnel.

The Commissioner of Police warned political actors and their supporters against inflammatory statements, violence and other actions capable of disrupting the elections, stressing that violators will face the full weight of the law.

She urged voters to remain peaceful, obey lawful instructions from security personnel and report suspicious activities or emergencies promptly.

The Command assured residents that it is fully prepared to provide security before, during and after the elections for a peaceful and hitch-free exercise.