CLAIM: An X user, @JBAdamu, claimed that 34,000 police officers were deployed for the Ondo election.
FINDINGS: During an interview with Channels TV, the deputy inspector-general of police (DIG) coordinating election security, Abiodun Alabi, disclosed that the Nigeria Police Force deployed 34,000 police officers for Saturday’s off-cycle gubernatorial election in Ondo State.
VERDICT: CORRECT
SOURCES: TheCable, Channels TV
DATE: 17/11/2024
FACTCHECK AUTHOR: Nurudeen Akewushola
EDITORS: Simbiat Bakare
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