The IGP, Usman Alkali Baba, has instructed the commissioners of police in charge of state commands to quickly finish investigating any election-related cases. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, released a statement on Monday that directed the police commissioners to send their case files to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for prosecution.
The investigations include any violations of the 2022 Electoral Act that occurred during the presidential and National Assembly election process that took place on February 25.
The statement reads: “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 tasked Strategic Police Managers to engage stakeholders in their respective jurisdictions through town hall meetings and other viable avenues,”.
The IGP, Usman Alkali Baba, has called upon well-intentioned members of the public to collaborate with law enforcement agencies tasked with managing election security. Baba emphasized the need for a seamless security architecture that ensures the safety of all parties involved, particularly voters, accredited observers, INEC officials, and materials. This will allow all citizens to exercise their right to vote without any form of molestation, harassment, or security threats.
