In a statement by the secretary to the state government, Alhaji Isiaka Gold, the state government commended the peaceful conduct of Saturday's local government elections in the state and urged all law-abiding citizens to calmly await the release of the official results of the elections.

The Government urged law-abiding citizens to go about their normal activities without fear as security agencies are on standby to forestall any threat to public peace no matter the intentions or identity of those behind such actions.

The Secretary to the State Government also warned those seeking to use the election as an excuse to instigate public disorder to have a rethink as anyone apprehended for such actions will face the full weight of the law.