2027: Police guarantee Nigerians of enough safety throughout basic elections ‎

‎The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its dedication to making sure enough safety for Nigerians to train their voting rights freely and peacefully through the 2027 basic elections.

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‎The Jigawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala, gave the peace of mind whereas flagging off a five-day coaching programme on election safety administration for law enforcement officials on the Manpower Development Institute, Dutse.

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‎He stated the coaching was geared toward equipping officers with the mandatory abilities and information to discharge their obligations professionally and successfully through the elections.

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‎According to him, safety stays a crucial basis for credible, free and truthful elections, stressing the necessity for police personnel to make sure the security of voters, electoral officers and different stakeholders all through the electoral course of.

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‎The commissioner urged taking part officers to display professionalism, neutrality and respect for human rights whereas finishing up their election duties.

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‎He stated the coaching, organised by the Jigawa State Police Command in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, is a part of a nationwide programme themed “Role of Police Officers in Strengthening Electoral Security.”

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‎Speaking on the occasion, the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, represented by Ibrahim Muhammad, stated the initiative demonstrated the Fund’s dedication to strengthening the operational capability and preparedness of police personnel forward of the elections.

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‎Also talking, the Managing Consultant, Umar Danladi Muhammad, stated the coaching would equip officers with the information required to take care of neutrality, professionalism and accountability all through the electoral course of.

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‎He defined that the programme would concentrate on election safety administration, battle prevention, safety of basic human rights and the lawful dealing with of election-related incidents.

‎The programme was formally launched by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on October 22, 2026.