2027: How INEC plans to curb election violence

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) unveiled an intelligence-led security framework in Gombe to protect voters, personnel and electoral materials ahead of the 2027 general election. Called “ICCES Tentacle,” the framework extends coordination among security agencies to local government areas and registration centres, and focuses on identifying risks, ensuring safety and guaranteeing access to polling units. INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan said a joint operation involving the DSS had foiled a plot targeting temporary election workers and NYSC corps members; the main suspects were arrested and are being prosecuted. INEC also plans to hold a National Election Security Conference.