2027 election: Police train officers as IGP tasks personnel on neutrality

The Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Police Trust Fund have completed the first phase of a nationwide election security training programme for 10,000 officers. Held in 18 states and the Federal Capital Territory, the training covered electoral law, security management, intelligence-led operations and threat assessment. Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu urged officers assigned to elections to act neutrally, professionally and accountably, protecting voters without discrimination or intimidation. The programme is intended to prepare police for future electoral duties, particularly the 2027 General Elections.