The Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 2 Command, Olohundare Jimoh, has assured residents of Lagos and Ogun States that the Nigeria Police Force is fully prepared to provide effective security before, during and after the 2027 general elections.
Jimoh gave the assurance in Lagos while receiving the 2026 Outstanding Excellence in Security Leadership Award from the Integrity Youth Alliance, Abuja.
The AIG said the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, had approved a comprehensive security framework designed to address emerging threats and protect voters, candidates, political parties, electoral officials and other stakeholders throughout the electoral process.
According to him, the strategy covers the pre election period, political campaigns and election day operations, with emphasis on intelligence gathering, threat assessment, personnel training and sustained engagement with stakeholders.
“There is no need for anybody to entertain fear. The IGP is putting everything in place to ensure adequate security across the country,” Jimoh said.
He disclosed that Disu had directed AIGs, Commissioners of Police and Deputy Inspectors General of Police to ensure adequate protection for all participants in the 2027 elections, adding that specialised training programmes for officers had already commenced.
Jimoh said the police were also working closely with sister security agencies through the consultative committee on election security, which meets regularly to identify emerging threats and develop appropriate responses.
He assured political parties, candidates and their supporters of a level playing field, saying the police would remain professional, impartial and committed to protecting the democratic process.
On security during the festive period, Jimoh said the police and other security agencies had strengthened operational supervision to cope with increased vehicular and human movement while preventing crime and safeguarding lives and property.
He cited the successful security arrangements for major events in the zone, including the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government Summit, as evidence of the capacity of the police and other security agencies to manage large gatherings and complex security situations.
The AIG also addressed concerns over police misconduct, saying the force had established mechanisms for investigating allegations against its personnel and sanctioning officers found culpable.
“The same law that the citizens are subjected to, the same law that we too are subjected to,” he said, urging Nigerians not to allow isolated cases of misconduct to erode public confidence in the institution.
Jimoh further cautioned against declaring suspects guilty before investigations and judicial proceedings are concluded, stressing that the police have the responsibility to arrest and investigate, while the courts determine guilt.
He urged Nigerians to respect due process and sustain cooperation with the police as the force intensifies intelligence led policing and community engagement ahead of the 2027 elections.