The police have announced a number of security arrangements for the collation of results which will start soon.
Currently, counting of ballots at various polling stations are ongoing.
In a statement issued on December 7 after polls have closed, the police said it has collaborated with the EC to ensure security, law, and order across the country during the collation of results.
According to the police, only accredited persons including the media, candidates and their agents, accredited observers, and any other individuals or groups accredited by the EC.
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As part of efforts to avoid any violent act, the police will screen all persons entering the collation centres to ensure no weapon is carried to the centres.
“No unauthorized vehicles will be allowed within the premises of the collation centres, and motorbikes will not be permitted within 100 metres of the collation centres.
“These arrangements replicate what normally occurs at the national level during Presidential and Parliamentary elections,” police announced.
Police urged stakeholders to fully comply with these arrangements.
