The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has embarked on an election monitoring patrol by road across the states to assure residents and electorates of their security during and after the elections.
In a statement released by the Force Spokesman, Adejobi Olumuyiwa on Sunday, in quest to bolster election security management of the Nigeria Police and further assess policing strategies along Abuja, Kaduna and Plateau State routes for general safety of road users in the axis.
According to the statement, “The IGP’s patrol convoy took off on Saturday, 18th March, 2023, from the FCT Abuja and proceeded to cover all the areas along the Abuja – Jere – Kwoi – Kafanchan – Jos – and Kaduna axis”.
Stated further that IGP Baba also took time to make strategic stops at polling units along the axis covered and interfaced with senior officers of the NPF, the military, paramilitary, and traditional rulers.
Furthermore, the Inspector-General of Police assured citizens that the Police will remain committed to securing the nation for the safety of citizens even after the elections.
Also urged them to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police. “The patrol continues today, Sunday, as the IGP is expected to return to Abuja later today”, the statement added.
Nigerian Gubernatorial and the State Assembly elections commenced across the country on Saturday, 18th March, 2023 while collation still ongoing at various Independent National Electoral Commission centers to ascertain the winners.