Angola decides: 120,000 security personnel were deployed

The Angolan police chief, announced the deployment of 120,000 air and ground security personnel around the country to ensure peace during the electioneering period.

Commissioner-General Ambrósio de Lemos told the African Union observer mission on Tuesday that the troops include 108,000 police officers and the rest from the special forces.

He also mentioned the deployment of vehicles, helicopters, dogs and horses for the security operation.

The African Union observer mission in Angola, led by former Cape Verdean Prime Minister José Maria das Neves, was impressed by the security arrangement and called for restraint in performing their duties.

Polls opened at 7 am local time and 9.3 million people are expected to vote by the close of polls at 6 pm local time.

UCJ, UNILORIN.