The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has warned police personnel against allowing politicians to influence their conduct or use them to manipulate the 2027 electoral process.
Disu issued the warning on Wednesday during the monthly meeting with senior strategic officers of the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja.
He stressed that the police must remain neutral and ensure equal protection for all political candidates, parties, supporters and eligible voters, irrespective of their political affiliations.
The police chief warned that officers who collaborate with politicians to promote electoral malpractice, encourage thuggery or violate voters’ rights would face disciplinary measures in accordance with the law.
He maintained that the police force must not serve the interests of any political party, candidate or influential individual.
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According to him, officers who allow themselves to be used by political actors would be held responsible for their actions.
Disu urged personnel to protect the credibility of the electoral process, safeguard citizens and maintain their professional integrity.
He also directed Commissioners of Police and other senior officers to remain in their respective commands until the conclusion of the electoral process.
Meanwhile, the IGP ordered the immediate deployment of additional security personnel, operational vehicles and air support to communities affected by bandit attacks across the country.
He instructed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations to coordinate the deployment in collaboration with the affected state commands.
Disu further called for increased cooperation between security agencies, traditional rulers, village heads, hunters’ associations and local vigilante groups.
He noted that information provided by residents and community leaders could assist security agencies in identifying and tackling bandit activities.
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