2027: IG pledges tougher security, surveillance at polls

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has pledged tougher security and surveillance measures at the 2027 general elections in Nigeria, in response to concerns over alleged political interference, violence, corruption, and barriers to opposition participation. Disu assured Nigerians of improved intelligence gathering and strategic deployment to prevent electoral disruption, emphasizing the importance of robust patrol and intelligence gathering to address perceived threats.

However, Inter-Party Advisory Council Chairman Yusuf Dantalle warned that electoral violence and alleged political interference could undermine the credibility of the 2027 elections if left unaddressed.

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