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The meeting was convened ahead of the official commencement of election campaigns by political parties.<br>He assured participants that security agencies would perform their duties with the highest level of professionalism and urged stakeholders to caution their supporters, particularly youths, against engaging in activities capable of disrupting public peace.<br>\u201cHave it at the back of your mind that no life is worth losing during the election. 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