Police, DSS advise INEC to postpone Edo election for security reasons

The Department of State Services (DSS) and  Nigeria Police has advised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reschedule the governorship election slated for Saturday, September 10 in Edo state due to credible intelligence at its disposal which suggests that insurgents are planning to attack vulnerable communities and soft targets with high population during the forthcoming Sallah celebrations between 12th and 13th September.

The agencies say Edo state is amongst the states being earmarked for these planned attacks by the extremist elements.