Egbetokun made this known in Benin, Edo State capital while speaking at the Independent National Electoral Commission’s stakeholders meeting held ahead of the election.
The Police boss, however, noted that the Edo State Security Network, which has been banned, would not be part of the election, adding that security would also be deployed to man the waterways, and the entry and exit of the state.
He said, “The police will deploy 35, 000 alongside 8,000 others from sister agencies for the Edo governorship election on September 21.
“The ban on Edo State Security Network is in place and the outfit will not participate in the election.
No private or state-owned security apparatus would be allowed to operate during and after the election.