Police will enforce court orders on LG election — Rivers Police spokesperson

The Rivers State Police Command has said it will enforce court orders as regarding the local government elections billed to be held on Saturday in the state. 

This was made known in a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko titled ‘Proposed October 5th, 2024 Local Government Chairman Election.

In the statement, the police confirmed being in receipt of a restraining order preventing them from providing security during the LGA elections.

The command also said it is aware of the 30th September 2024 Court judgement from the Federal High Court Abuja which bars the Force from participating in the election.

The statement further added that the Force Legal Department has advised that the ruling from the 30th of September takes precedence.

The statement also referenced the protest march by the opposition PDP during which they called for an adherence to the court orders.