IGP ORDERS STATE CPs TO HAND OVER ELECTIONS-RELATED CASE FILES TO INEC
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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered commissioners of police in charge of state commands to “swiftly” wrap up all investigations relating to the recently concluded elections.
In a statement released on Monday, the Police public relations officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police commissioners are directed to forward their case files to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for prosecution.
Adejobi stated that the investigations cover all cases of breaches of the 2022 Electoral Act during the presidential and National Assembly electioneering process on February 25.
“In a bid to ensure all-inclusive election security management and accord Nigerians benefits/leverage of active participation, to achieve free, fair, and credible Gubernatorial and State Houses of Assembly elections on 18th March, 2023, the IGP has tasked Strategic Police Managers to engage stakeholders in their respective jurisdictions through town hall meetings and other viable avenues,” the statement read.
The IGP was reported as urging with well-meaning members of the public to collaborate and other law enforcement agencies charged with overseeing election security.
Baba stated that this is being done to provide a smooth security architecture for everyone, especially the voters, accredited observers, INEC personnel, and materials, so that all citizens can exercise their right to vote without molestation, harassment or security threats.
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