Adamawa police warn politicians against engaging security agents in politics

Adamawa State Police Command has warned politicians against engaging police officers and other security agents into politicking for better security ahead of the 2023 general election.

This is contained in a statement by the state command spokesman, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, on Monday.

Nguroje noted that the command has engaged in tactical meetings and conferences with various stakeholders to build solid standard operating procedures and strategic action plans geared toward having a seamless electoral process for the forthcoming elections.

He stated that the strategy is in line with the commitment of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, to deepen the democratic system and credible electoral process in the nation.

Nguroje added that the command has also designed a security template to operate within the context of the new Electoral laws.

According to him, the Co-Chairman of the Inter-Agency Collaborative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) CP Sikiru Kayode Akande has engaged all heads of operations of sister security agencies in the state, to further deepen inter-agency collaborative initiatives towards guaranteeing secure electioneering processes for the elections.

Nguroje said the state commissioner of police emphasized the need to enhance actionable intelligence gathering and sharing, coordinated operations, and adequate deployment of personnel and resources.

“In the same vein, the CP has advised police officers and other security actors to be neutral and warned politicians not to drag security agent’s into politicking as he assured of a level playing ground for all,” Nguroje.