Lagos LG Poll: Ondo Police Deny Forcing DPOs To Pay For Deployment
The Ondo State Police Command has refuted reports claiming that Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) in the state were directed to contribute N39,000 each for deployment to Lagos State ahead of the local government elections.
In a statement on Friday in Akure, spokesperson DSP Olufunmilayo Ayanlade described the reports as false, misleading, and a deliberate distortion of facts.
“The command wishes to state unequivocally that no such directive was given to any officer, nor were any DPOs compelled to make financial contributions toward any deployment,” Ayanlade stated.
She explained that the deployment of officers from neighbouring commands, including Ondo, was part of the Nigeria Police Force’s standard operations based on the Inspector-General of Police’s directive to ensure effective security during the elections.
“Inter-command cooperation is a normal operational protocol within the Nigeria Police Force,” she added.
“This deployment reflects the IGP’s ongoing commitment to a transparent, accountable, and community-oriented policing system grounded in the rule of law.”
Ayanlade further disclosed that the Ondo Command had provided full logistical and welfare support for the officers being deployed, adding that many had already reported to their assigned duty posts without incurring personal costs.
She condemned the report, accusing its author of misrepresenting internal police procedures and deliberately spreading misinformation.
“The claims made are not only baseless and unfounded but also unprofessional and clearly aimed at misleading the public while tarnishing the integrity of the command,” she said.
The command urged members of the public to disregard the report and reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism, transparency, and maintaining public trust.
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