The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, has ordered the deployment of CP Abayomi Yomi Shogunle to oversee security operations in Ekiti State ahead of the governorship election on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
In a statement issued by the Ekiti State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, the deployment is part of the IGP’s strategic security plan to guarantee a tranquil and orderly electoral process.
Upon assuming his new role, CP Shogunle quickly reinforced the IGP’s enforcement directives, focusing on collaboration with other security agencies and election stakeholders. Key measures include intelligence mapping to curb political violence, thuggery, and cult-related activities, as well as campaigns to counter misinformation. The command has also put in place robust plans to ensure the safe movement of electoral materials and personnel from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Under the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), a centralized operational framework has been established for rapid response, with joint security deployments covering all polling units, collation centers, and other critical facilities. The Commissioner of Police emphasized that sufficient personnel are being strategically positioned at identified flashpoints to prevent any disturbances and ensure a smooth electoral process.
CP Shogunle assured that all deployed officers have been thoroughly briefed on professional conduct and will operate strictly within the Constitution and the Electoral Act. He called on political stakeholders, community leaders, and residents of Ekiti to support security agencies in maintaining peace before, during, and after the election. The command reiterated its dedication to protecting lives and property and ensuring a free, fair, and credible election.
The statement also highlighted Dr. Shogunle’s experience as a Fellow of the Security Institute and his successful leadership of election security operations during the November 2025 Anambra State governorship election. Members of the public are encouraged to stay law-abiding and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or via the command’s emergency line: 08062335577.