With 90 days to the 2027 general elections, the Nigeria Police Force has commenced security assessments and threat analysis to identify potential flashpoints and prevent electoral violence.
The Police said:
1. Clearance operations underway:
Current operations in Kogi, Niger, Benue and Taraba states listed as flashpoints. AIG Mobile Force Alinyenu Idu, representing IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, said the Force has activated operational and tactical assets to stabilise areas of citizen activity.
“Clearance operations being done, as pointed out, currently they are around Kogi, Niger, Benue, Taraba, to ensure that within time, we’ll be able to police the various crisis points and ensure there is social harmony for the election.”
2. Predictive deployment:
CP Election Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Abayomi Shogunle, said police will deploy predictive risk analysis and intelligence-led policing to secure 176,846 polling units nationwide. Using problem analysis triangle – offender, target, absence of guardian – tested in Anambra governorship poll.
3. Six-point roadmap by IGP:
IGP Disu unveiled at CARSPO 2026 in Owerri:
- Early intelligence gathering & flashpoint mapping in every LGA
- Rigorous training in crowd management and human rights policing
- Joint command with military, paramilitary, INEC
- Fast communication & tech – AI, drones, digital central database
- Partnership with public – complaints line from Oct 12, 2026
- Strict political neutrality – officers who take sides to be punished
The Force also raised alarm over illegal small arms proliferation through borders and is training 12 African countries on arms tracing from Oct 12-16.
IGP warned politicians against using thugs, vote-buying, and spreading fake results/AI deepfakes.
Source: https://guardian.ng