The Inspector General of Police Hafiz Ringim charged all the CPs to obey the directives of the Federal Government on the use of policemem attached to dignitaries on election day.

“Police officers attached to government functionaries, state chief executives, ministers and members of the National Assembly as security details must maintain the briefs of their postings.

“Escort duties on election days must be scaled down and restricted accordingly.

“For the aviodance of doubt, with the exception of Mr President/Vice President, Governors and their deputies, Senate President/Deputy Senate President, Speaker and Deputy, whose ADCs will be duly directed on their expected conduct during elections.

“Ministers and other VIPs will be accompanied by one policeman each to cast their votes after which they will return to their homes.”