The Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole has called on the Police to tighten security in the state as he claimed opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party is planning on importing thugs and hoodlums into the state ahead of the September 10 election.
The Edo state governor made this known while speaking during a visit to him by the Assistant Inspector-General in charge of Zone 5, Benin City, Mr. Adeyinka Kolawole Sodipo.
Oshiomhole said: “all we need is a level-playing field. We have information about people from other neighbouring states under your Zone, who are planning to relocate to Edo for the purpose of the election, some were deployed in the state to register during the continuous voter registration exercise so that they can come and cause trouble on election day.
“We have a huge challenge in having to ensure that thugs are not imported from the neighbouring states to cause mayhem and discredit the election.
“I believe that an enabling playing field can be achieved regardless of an individual or group that plots to undermine the process.”