Uíge, 06/25 - The provincial governor of northern Uíge province, António Bento Cangulo on weekend advised organs of the Home Affairs Ministry to increase the levels of readiness of officers so as to ensure more safety and public tranquillity during the forthcoming legislative elections, set for September 05.

"Considering the oncoming great event, we hope that the National Police, as the guarantee of public tranquillity, shall be ready to enable citizens to carry out their right to vote freely and safely", stressed the governor whilst addressing the ceremony to commemorate the 29th anniversary of the Home Affairs Ministry, June 22.

On the other hand, the governor also asked officers of the Border Guard Police and of the Migration and Foreigners Services, in the region, to reinforce border patrol so as to curb the illegal entry of foreigners into Angola during the elections.

On his turn, the local Home Affairs delegate, sub-commissioner Alfredo Sebastião " Fidel" guaranteed the readiness of National Police officers to reprimand all acts of vandalism during the polls.