The Ogun State Police Command has pledged to strengthen security around the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office and ensure a peaceful and secure 2027 general election.
The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, gave the assurance during a strategic visit to the Ogun State INEC office on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, where he met with the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Feyijimi Saseyi.
Ojajuni said the command would intensify security preparations ahead of the elections, focusing on the protection of electoral officials, voters, election materials and INEC facilities.
“From now until the end of the 2027 General Elections, the INEC office will become our second office,” the commissioner declared.
During the visit, Ojajuni toured the INEC premises and discussed security arrangements with the commission, emphasising the need for sustained collaboration between the police and electoral body.
He said the command’s preparations would be driven by intelligence-led policing, early threat assessment, effective information sharing and coordinated deployment of security personnel.
The commissioner added that all security operations would be conducted professionally, impartially and in accordance with the law.
He also recalled a security workshop organised by the command in Abeokuta for security agencies and relevant stakeholders as part of preparations for the 2027 elections.
According to him, INEC’s participation in the workshop provided an opportunity to strengthen cooperation and improve coordination among stakeholders on election-related security matters.
In her response, Saseyi commended the police commissioner for the visit and reaffirmed INEC’s readiness to work with the police and other relevant stakeholders to ensure credible elections.
“On our part, we will also be open, transparent and committed to this assignment so that, at the end of it all, we will achieve free, fair, transparent and credible elections,” she said.
Ojajuni urged political parties, candidates, supporters and other stakeholders to respect the law, shun violence and intimidation, and avoid actions capable of undermining the electoral process.
He also encouraged residents to report credible security concerns promptly through the nearest police station or the command’s established communication channels.
The commissioner cautioned against spreading unverified information, stressing the importance of public cooperation in maintaining peace and security before and during the elections.
The command reiterated its commitment to collaborating with INEC, other security agencies and relevant stakeholders to promote public safety and support a peaceful electoral process.
It also urged residents to reject electoral violence, respect democratic institutions and cooperate with lawful security efforts.
