The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has issued a warning to police officers across the country against colluding with politicians to compromise the 2027 electoral process.
He restates the commitment of the Force to provide equal protection to all candidates, political parties, and eligible voters, regardless of affiliation.
Speaking on Wednesday during the monthly conference with strategic senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja, the IGP directed all Commissioners of Police to remain in their respective commands until the electoral cycle concludes.
He vowed that any personnel caught facilitating thuggery or interfering with voters’ rights would face the full wrath of the law.
“I will not tolerate any officer using the authority of the Police to advance the interest of any political party, candidate or sponsor. Any officer found to be colluding with political actors, facilitating thuggery, compromising the integrity of the electoral process or interfering with the rights of voters will be disciplined according to the law”, Disu.
The IGP warned officers against allowing politicians to exploit their official positions, urging personnel to protect the process, the people, and their own careers.
“The Nigeria Police Force is not a tool for any politician, any party or any interest. If you allow yourself to be used, you will face the consequences alone,” the IGP added.
In a related move to tackle internal security challenges, the IGP ordered the deployment of additional tactical personnel, patrol vehicles, and air support to communities recently ravaged by bandit attacks across the country.
He directed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations to coordinate the joint operations and logistics for the affected areas.
Disu also instructed field commanders to deepen intelligence gathering through engagement with traditional rulers, hunters’ associations, and local vigilante groups to track and neutralise criminal elements.
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