The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has deployed aerial surveillance in Lagos State, to ensure a hitch-free election on Saturday.
The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Operations, Johnson Kokumo, disclosed this during a press conference on Thursday.
Kokumo further noted that about 27,000 policemen are already in Lagos.
The DIG also said all policemen serving in the State have been briefed on what is expected of them ahead of the elections.
He assured residents of their safety during and after the elections, adding that all crisis-prone areas in the metropolis have been mapped.
The DIG revealed that investigation is underway when asked about a viral video in which some persons were heard threatening to deal with anyone who dared to vote for a different political party.
He exhorted all police officers to uphold the Electoral Act by making sure that the election is free, fair, and credible in every region of the State.
Kokumo added that a special electoral investigation team has been set up at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) where all cases and arrests relating to the elections would be treated immediately.