2027: Police assure INEC of security

The Ogun State Police Command has pledged its commitment to ensuring a secure environment for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, made this assurance during a strategic visit to the INEC office in Abeokuta on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. He was accompanied by the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mrs. Feyijimi Saseyi.

Ojajuni highlighted the importance of the INEC in Nigeria’s democratic process and stressed the necessity for ongoing collaboration between the police and the electoral body. He outlined the police command's security preparations, which include intelligence-led policing, early threat assessment, information sharing, and coordinated deployment of personnel to safeguard election officials, voters, materials, and facilities.

The police commissioner assured that all security operations would be conducted professionally, impartially, and in accordance with the law. He also mentioned that INEC participated in the security workshop organized by the police command in Abeokuta, which aimed to enhance cooperation and coordination on election-related security matters.

Mrs. Saseyi appreciated the police commissioner's visit and affirmed the commission’s dedication to working with the police and other stakeholders to ensure a credible electoral process. Both parties urged political parties, candidates, supporters, and other stakeholders to respect the law, refrain from violence, and maintain transparency throughout the elections. They also encouraged citizens to report credible security concerns promptly and reject electoral violence.