{
  "id": 19502682,
  "title": "2027: 'You'll bear the consequences' - IGP warns policemen against being used by politicians",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/2027-youll-bear-the-consequences-igp-warns-policemen-against-being",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T13:43:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/11/2027-youll-bear-the-conquences-igp-disu-warns-policemen-against-being-used-by-politicians/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu has cautioned Nigeria's police force against allowing politicians to leverage officers for their partisan gains during the upcoming general elections. During a monthly meeting with senior officers at the Force's headquarters in Abuja, Disu emphasized the police's obligation to maintain political neutrality and ensure equal protection for all election participants, regardless of political affiliations. He warned that any police member utilizing their position to favor political interests, encourage violence, manipulate elections, or violate voters' rights would face disciplinary action in line with the law. Disu reiterated that the Nigeria Police Force is an entity distinct from politicians, parties, or other interests, and those who allow themselves to be used will bear the consequences alone. He reaffirmed the Force's unwavering loyalty to the Constitution and the Nigerian people, while underscoring its primary responsibility to provide a secure environment for all election participants. Disu emphasized the upcoming electoral period's significance and reiterated the police's non-partisan status, pledging to safeguard equal protection for all candidates, political parties, supporters, and eligible voters under the law. He warned against any collaboration between police personnel and politicians that could undermine election credibility, stating he would not tolerate such behavior. In preparation for secure elections, Disu ordered the cancellation of leave for all officers and personnel on election duty and directed senior officers to remain within their commands until the electoral process concluded. He instructed commands to assess their operational readiness, including security equipment, communication facilities, vehicles, and protective gear, with the assessments to be submitted before the week's end. Disu also stressed the need for effective inter-agency cooperation between the police, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the military, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). He reminded officers that the police serve as the lead agency for election security and must lead through example, avoiding rivalry or disputes with other security organizations. Disu directed police commands to submit daily situation reports to Force Headquarters throughout the electoral period, with the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations coordinating these reports and providing him with daily briefings. The IGP stressed the importance of professionalism, discipline, and impartiality among officers before, during, and after the elections.",
  "summary": "The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has cautioned officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force against allowing politicians to use them to advance partisan interests during the forthcoming general elections. Disu issued the warning on Wednesday at the monthly conference with strategic senior officers of the Force, held at the Goodluck Ebele […] 2027: 'You'll bear the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}