Zubairu Muazu ,Lagos Police Commissioner on Saturday debunked claims that observed voter apathy in some areas of the state was connected to lack of security presence during the presidential election.
Violence sprung up in some polling units in the state during the February 23rd Presidential and National Assembly (NASS) elections following the disruption of voting exercises by hoodlums.
But the commissioner who toured the state during election, told reporters that watertight security was provided for this Gubernatorial and House of Assembly elections to ensure voters’ safety.
Muazu, alongside his boss Lawal Shehu, the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Zone Two, toured Oshodi, Okota, Ijora, Apapa and Surulere areas of the state, said he was pleased with the professionalism of security operatives deployed for the exercise.
“It is not true that voters did not come out because of fear or insecurity. We provided adequate security and have been assuring electorates to come out and vote. We had assured that security measures will be doubled and also ensured that armed policemen were stationed not far from polling units to wade off miscreants.
“So far, the exercise has been peaceful. We have not had any issues. We have made adequate plans to contain any post-election violence though we do not envisage any. We also have security operatives on standby who would be deployed if the need arise.
“We are back from convoy patrol of the polling units. The next phase will be to move from local governments to state collation centre.
“Like I said, we have made adequate arrangement to ensure that we re-inforce those polling centers and we cannot expect any problems.”