2027: Police Review Security Strategies and Warn Against Electoral Violence

Ibrahim Baba Zango, the Supervising Deputy Inspector-General of Police, urged officers in Taraba State to uphold integrity, professionalism and respect for human rights ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. During an operational assessment visit, he emphasized intelligence-led policing, inter-agency cooperation and preventing political violence and thuggery. State Commissioner of Police Edwin Ogbebhaghagha said the command would strengthen its strategies and work with INEC, civil society organizations and local communities. Police have also begun public-awareness initiatives addressing electoral violence, inflammatory information and other threats to public peace.