Ogun State Commissioner Of Police,Bode ojajuni
The Ogun State Police Command has assured the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of adequate security for its personnel, facilities and electoral materials ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, gave the assurance during a strategic visit to the INEC office in Abeokuta, where he met with the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Feyijimi Saseyi, on October 14, 2026.
Ojajuni said the command would prioritise intelligence-led policing, early threat detection, information sharing and coordinated deployment of security personnel to ensure a peaceful electoral process.
He described INEC as a critical institution in Nigeria’s democracy and emphasised the need for strong cooperation between the police and the electoral body.
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The police commissioner also urged political parties, candidates and their supporters to shun violence, intimidation and other actions capable of undermining the elections.
He encouraged residents to report credible security threats to the appropriate authorities and warned against spreading unverified information.
In response, Saseyi reaffirmed INEC’s commitment to working with security agencies and other stakeholders to deliver free, fair, transparent and credible elections in 2027.
The police command reiterated its commitment to protecting voters, electoral officials and election materials throughout the electoral process.
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