128 ARRESTED OVER ELECTORAL OFFENCES

The statement added that the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has directed the Special Election Investigation Team to begin an investigation of all the offences also directed the team to ensure that persons found culpable were brought to book in accordance with the law.

Penpushing further reports that the spokesman said the Inspector General of Police has warned against the continuous use of hate speech and comments capable of inciting Nigerians against each other, stressing that the authorities would not hesitate to bring the full wrath of the law on any person(s) found wanting in this regard.

The police boss further warned against unauthorised announcement of election results, especially social media users, adding that only Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was authorised to do so.

Penpushing also reports that,Adamu  has directed the Zonal Assistant Inspector General of Police(AIGs) and Command  Commissioners of Police to ensure adequate post-election security arrangement in their Areas of Responsibilities (AORs).

The Inspector General of Police  commended Nigerians for the massive turn-out and the orderly conduct during the Saturday elections and  also commended personnel of the force and other security agencies for their commitment  towards the successful conduct of the elections.