The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, has issued a directive to operational commanders to maintain neutrality, professionalism, and apolitical stance in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections. This directive was given during a strategic lecture on election security management for senior officers at the Police Officers' Mess, Bompai, Kano. The lecture aimed to prepare officers for election security duties as political activities intensify.
The lecture, disclosed in a statement by the command's spokesman, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, was part of efforts to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process. Bakori emphasized that the Nigeria Police Force has a constitutional responsibility to provide a level playing field for all political parties and actors. He warned that any officer found engaging in partisan politics or compromising the electoral process would face disciplinary action.
Bakori also charged commanders to respect human rights and the rule of law while discharging their responsibilities during the electioneering period. He urged them to strengthen community partnerships and intelligence-led policing, emphasizing that public trust is essential to effective policing and election security. According to Bakori, public trust is the cornerstone of effective policing.
The commissioner directed commanders to sustain measures aimed at ensuring a peaceful and credible electoral process across the state. The Nigeria Police Force will provide security before, during, and after the 2027 elections, in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu. The police urged political parties, candidates, and their supporters to conduct themselves peacefully and comply with the Electoral Act.
The police warned that acts capable of disrupting public peace would not be tolerated and urged residents to support security agencies with credible information. This development comes after the Kano Police Command coordinated security arrangements for the Dawakin Kudu State Constituency by-election, which was reported to have been peaceful. The command urged political actors to comply with electoral guidelines.
The Kano Police Command's efforts to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process are ongoing. The command's spokesman, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, issued the statement on Monday, confirming the directive and the lecture. The police are working to earn the confidence of the people by remaining professional and respecting human rights.
The directive and lecture are part of the Kano Police Command's preparations for the 2027 general elections. The command is working to provide a secure environment for political activities to take place. The police are committed to upholding the Electoral Act and ensuring that the electoral process is free and fair.
Key points
- The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, has directed operational commanders to remain neutral and professional in the build-up to the 2027 general elections.
- Bakori warned officers against compromising the integrity of the electoral process or engaging in partisan political activities.
- The Nigeria Police Force will provide security before, during, and after the 2027 elections, in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu.
