The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, met with Professor Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and his delegation at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday to develop a security strategy for upcoming elections. The discussions focused on creating a robust security framework for the Ekiti and Osun off-cycle elections, scheduled bye-elections, and the 2027 General Elections amid existing national security challenges. Attendees included members of the Force Management Team and INEC National Commissioners representing all geopolitical zones: Professor Sanni Muhammed (North-Central), Mrs. Jamila Abubakar Malafa and Dr. Baba Bila (North-East), Rear Admiral Rhoda Gumus (South-South), and Professor Kunle Ajayi (South-West), alongside senior Nigeria Police Force officers. Professor Amupitan stressed the need for proactive security measures and specialized training for personnel, highlighting the importance of enabling Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs) to fully participate in the electoral process by exercising their constitutional rights. IGP Disu reaffirmed the police force's commitment to ensuring a secure environment during elections, noting that collaboration with INEC is vital to maintaining public confidence in the electoral system. The meeting concluded with an agreement to strengthen coordination mechanisms between the police and electoral officials ahead of election periods.
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