The Plateau State Police Command has engaged leaders and representatives of political parties, candidates and other stakeholders in a strategic meeting aimed at ensuring peaceful, credible, and violence-free elections in the State.

During the meeting, the Command reaffirmed its commitment to providing adequate security before, during and after the elections, while encouraging political actors to embrace peace, tolerance and strict adherence to the law.

The Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, CP Ayodeji Faniyan, acknowledged the security concerns associated with Plateau State, identifying it as a potential flashpoint, and assured stakeholders that necessary preparations are underway to address both anticipated and unforeseen security threats.

Faniyan further disclosed that the Inspector-General of Police has approved additional deployment of personnel and operational assets to strengthen security arrangements for the elections.

The Plateau State Police Command expressed its willingness to collaborate with all political parties, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and other relevant stakeholders to guarantee a peaceful electoral process.

The CP, therefore, cautioned political parties against inflammatory statements, incitement, violence, vote-buying, and other unlawful acts capable of disrupting public peace and order.

“They were urged to conduct their political activities responsibly, respect opposing views, and pursue their ambitions through lawful and democratic means,” he said.

The representative of the Independent National Electoral Commission, expressed the Commission’s commitment to working with security agencies to ensure peaceful elections. He also underscored the importance of fairness, neutrality, and strict compliance with electoral laws by all parties involved.

The Plateau State Police Command reiterates its commitment to political neutrality, assuring all citizens that the Police would discharge their constitutional responsibilities professionally, impartially, and without favour to any political party or candidate.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Alfred Alabo, in a statement, said, “We therefore call on political parties, candidates, supporters, and the general public to shun violence, reject acts capable of undermining the electoral process, and cooperate with security agencies to ensure peaceful, free, and credible elections in Plateau State.”