It said some wealthy politicians have recruited thugs to unleash terror in the state, which will lead to destruction of government properties.
Commissioner of Police Balogun Olayinka said some politicians were planning to destroy billboards and posters of opposition parties.
Balogun said the police also discovered plans by some politicians to import arms into the state.
The police boss said armed youths from neighbouring states were being recruited for the election.
He vowed that the police would rise to the occasion by ensuring that those named in the allegations are arrested.
Balogun noted that the police will ensure success of the election in the spirit of one-man- one-vote.
via The Nation http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/index.php/news/48131-politicians-using-our-uniforms-say-police.html
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