Kano State Police Command says it is ready to provide security during the March 11 governorship and House of Assembly elections in the state.
The Commissioner for Police, Manman Dauda, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Wednesday that the police and other security agencies would provide watertight security across the 44 local government areas of the state.
Dauda said that a comprehensive operational order had already been issued to area commanders and divisional police officers for implementation.
He said police and other security agencies are fully prepared and ready to protect voters and INEC officials during and after the election.
“I am giving 100 percent assurance to all law-abiding residents of the state that they can go about freely to exercise their franchise on March 11 without threat to lives and property,” he added.
Dauda explained that the security measures put in place would enable eligible voters to participate in all electoral processes without threat to lives and property.
“We will provide an enabling environment to enable eligible residents to have the opportunity to participate in electing leaders of their choice in a peaceful political atmosphere.”
“We are working with other security agencies to provide a peaceful atmosphere and deal with any form of security threat during and after the election.”
The Commissioner advised residents not to panic or become agitated when they witness the movements of security personnel from one part of the state to another.
“We will provide a level playing field for all political parties to operate optimally as the program of transition is being implemented.”
“We will not tolerate any act capable of bringing confusion before, during, or after the election; any person or group found disobeying orders would be arrested and prosecuted,” he said.
The Commissioner called on parents not to allow their children to be used as political thugs, as any person or group of people found wanting will be dealt with accordingly.
(NAN)
