In the quest to bolster election security management of the Nigeria Police Force and further assess the policing strategies along Abuja, Kaduna and Plateau State routes for general safety of road users in the axis, the Inspector-General of Police Usman Alkali Baba has on Saturday 18th March, 2023 embarked on an election monitoring patrol by road across the states to assure residents and electorates of their security during and after the elections through Abuja, Buhari, Jere, Kwoi, Kafanchan, Jos, and Kaduna.
Force Public Relations Officer CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi report that the IGP interfaced with senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force NPF, the military theatre commands and paramilitary at various points while on the patrol.
"We believe we have done well in policing the electoral process, while we promise to investigate some of the infractions identified during the polls", Adejobi said
The IGP’s patrol convoy took off on Saturday, 18th March, 2023, from the FCT Abuja and proceeded to cover all the areas along the Abuja – Jere – Kwoi – Kafanchan – Jos – and Kaduna axis. The IGP also took time to make strategic stops at polling units along the axis covered and interfaced with senior officers of the NPF, the military, paramilitary, and traditional rulers.
Furthermore, the Inspector-General of Police assured citizens that the Police will remain committed to securing the nation for the safety of citizens even after the elections. He also urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police. The patrol continues today, Sunday, as the IGP is expected to return to Abuja later today.
SpyeTV News reports that, the IGP had done the same patrol on 25 February 2023 during the Presidential and National Assembly elections.
