The Police Command in Kaduna State has warmed against violence, vowing to deal decisively with any trouble maker during and after Saturday’s bye-elections in Kaduna State.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, gave the warning in a statement issued on Saturday in Kaduna.
Hassan said , “The Command has warned the members of the public to remain peaceful and law-abiding during the bye-elections.
“The command has received credible intelligence that some politicians and their supporters are plotting to disrupt the electoral process and cause crises.
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“The Police command warns that anyone engaging in violence, intimidation, vote-buying, thuggery, or disruption will be arrested and prosecuted.”
He said the command has made security arrangements in collaboration with other sister security agencies to ensure a peaceful electoral process.
” The Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu urges all political actors, party loyalists, and their supporters to conduct themselves responsibly and desist from acts capable of causing unrest.
” The command assures law-abiding citizens of adequate security to protect them and ensure a credible electoral process, “Hassan said.
He said the command was committed to maintaining law and order during the by-elections.
Hassan urged the public to cooperate with the security agencies to ensure a peaceful and successful electoral process.
(NAN)