2019: INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE WARNS COMMISSIONERS AGAINST PARTISANSHIP

He did not limit his order to his men, but also advised all political parties to abide by the Electoral Act 2010 as amended and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) guidelines.

“They are to prevail on their flag bearers, members, supporters and fans not to engage in any act or conduct that can incite violence,” he said, stressing that the force would not condone hate speeches, indecent and criminal conducts from any individual or groups.

Penpushing further reports that, the statement said that the directive followed the commencement of campaign by the various political parties for the 2019 general elections, adding that the police commissioners and their supervisory Assistant Inspector General of Police(AIGs) should protect and safeguard all venues of campaigns till the end of the period.

The release said that threat assessment and deployment of personnel to flashpoints and vulnerable areas have been carried out to prevent any friction, and also  implored parents and guardians, traditional and religious leaders and their wards to be law abiding.