Police Chief Says Force Is Ready for 2027 Elections

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: November 3, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Police Chief Says Force Is Ready for 2027 Elections

Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, said the force was ready to ensure the successful conduct of the 2027 general elections. He made the assurance in Abuja on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by a delegation led by Leonardo Simao, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel. Disu said joint training had involved the army, civil defence, customs, immigration and state security personnel, including guidance on supporting the participation of people with disabilities.

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