Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers throughout the state have been instructed by Niger State’s Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, to increase security surrounding political campaigns and make sure that conflicts between opposing campaign activities are avoided.
At the Niger State Police Command’s strategy monthly meeting with department heads, area commanders, and DPOs on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, Elleman issued the directive.
With a focus on political activities leading up to the 2027 general elections, the summit examined the state’s security status, operational difficulties, and Force orders.
In order to avert conflicts, uphold public order, and safeguard people and property, the CP instructed police to provide sufficient security for all political parties and properly handle circumstances where campaign schedules overlap.
Additionally, he discussed the Inspector-General of Police’s recent intervention in Borgu Local Government Area, where operational assets and tactical teams were used to bolster security efforts.
He said that the people had expressed gratitude for the decrease in violent crime in the impacted regions as a result of the increased police presence.
Elleman also instructed DPOs to monitor the operations of Farmers/Herders Committees in their respective regions, increase engagement with them, and provide the Command with thorough reports of their interactions.
Senior officers were also informed by the Commissioner on the results of the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers (CARSPO) 2026, which took place in Imo State from September 21 to 24.
In front of the general elections in 2027, he said, the conference concentrated on election security management, electoral offences, cybercrime, and other security issues.
Elleman then gave officers instructions to become more knowledgeable about offences related to elections and to handle political activities throughout the state in a professional manner.
Additionally, he reminded staff members of the Nigeria Police Force’s social media policy and warned that infractions will result in disciplinary action in accordance with the rules.
The CP instructed Area Commanders and DPOs to implement proactive, intelligence-driven policing tactics at the start of the ember months in order to deter criminality and quickly address new risks.
He directed the deployment of sufficient people and operational resources throughout Niger State prior to the October 1 Independence Day festivities in order to guarantee a calm and orderly celebration.
Elleman reaffirmed his commitment to bolstering intelligence-led policing, community cooperation, and operational performance throughout the Command and urged officers to continue being watchful, professional, and responsive to new security concerns.
He asked staff members to continue being dedicated to their constitutional duties and to safeguarding people’s lives and property across the state.