The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has directed state Commissioners of Police to quickly conclude investigations into all cases of violations against the 2022 Electoral Act during the February 25th, 2023 Presidential, and National Assembly elections.
The Force Spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi made the disclosure in a statement in Abuja on Monday.
According to the statement, the move is in a bid to ensure all-inclusive election security management and accord Nigerians benefits/leverage of active participation, to achieve free, fair, and credible Gubernatorial and State Houses of Assembly elections on 18th March 2023.
The IGP has also tasked Strategic Police Managers to engage stakeholders in their respective jurisdictions through town hall meetings and other viable avenues.
The Police Boss has 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 a hitch-free security architecture for all and sundry particularly the electorates, accredited observers, INEC officials, and materials so that all citizens can exercise their franchise without molestation, harassment, and security threats.
