Guber Poll: IGP Directs Commands to Conclude Electoral Cases

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Usman Alkali Baba, has directed Commissioners of Police in charge of State Commands to ensure that investigations in all cases of violations against the 2022 Electoral Act during the February 25, 2023 Presidential and National Assembly electioneering process are swiftly concluded and the case files forwarded to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for prosecution.

This was revealed in a press statement issued in Abuja, Monday, by the Force Public Relations Officer, Mr. Olumuyiwa Adejobi, a Chief Superintendent of Police.

In a bid to ensure all-inclusive security management and accord Nigerians benefits/leverage of active participation, to achieve free, fair, and credible gubernatorial and state Houses of Assembly elections, this Saturday, March 18, 2023, the IGP tasked force’s Strategic Police Managers to engage stakeholders in their respective jurisdictions through town hall meetings and other viable avenues.

The Inspector-General of Police, therefore, urged well-meaning members of the public to collaborate with the Police and other law enforcement agencies tasked with election security management, to ensure tight security throughout the country, particularly the electorates, accredited observers, INEC officials and materials, so that all citizens can exercise their franchise without molestation, harassment and security threats.