2027: IG pledges tougher security, surveillance at polls

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has pledged enhanced security and surveillance measures for the 2027 general elections in Nigeria. These measures aim to prevent violence, electoral disruption, and alleged political interference, which were highlighted by the Inter-Party Advisory Council Chairman, Yusuf Dantalle. Disu assured Nigerians that police officers are undergoing training to better handle election-related security challenges, emphasizing the importance of robust patrol and intelligence gathering.

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