The Ogun State Police Command has assured the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of adequate security for its personnel, facilities and election materials ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The assurance was given by the state Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, during a strategic visit to INEC’s office in Abeokuta, where he met with the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Feyijimi Saseyi, to discuss preparations for the forthcoming polls.
Ojajuni described INEC as a critical institution in Nigeria’s democratic process and stressed the need for sustained cooperation between the police and the electoral body.
“From now until the end of the 2027 General Elections, the INEC office will become our second office,” he said.
The police commissioner explained that the command’s security strategy would focus on intelligence gathering, early identification of threats, information sharing and coordinated deployment of officers.
He said the measures were designed to protect electoral officials, voters, election materials and INEC facilities while helping to prevent violence and other disruptions during the electoral process.
Ojajuni also emphasised that security operations would be conducted professionally, impartially and in accordance with the law.
Responding, Saseyi welcomed the police command’s commitment and reaffirmed INEC’s readiness to work with security agencies and other stakeholders to ensure free, fair, transparent and credible elections.
The police commissioner also urged political parties, candidates and their supporters to respect the law, shun intimidation and avoid actions capable of undermining the electoral process.
He encouraged residents to report credible security threats promptly through the nearest police station or established command communication channels, while warning against spreading unverified information.
The assurance comes as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum, with electoral authorities and security agencies working to strengthen coordination and build public confidence in the voting process.
