IG Issues Stern Warnings To Thugs Ahead Of 2025 Anambra Gov. Poll

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a stern warning to political thugs ahead of the election not to undermine security or compromise the credibility of the exercise.

Egbetokun gave the warning on Tuesday in Abuja at the Cleen Foundation 2025 Anambra Governorship Election Security Threat Assessment, STA Dissemination.

The IGP, represented by the Acting Commissioner of Police, Umar Hadejia from the Operations Department, vowed that security agencies would not tolerate any act capable of undermining the credibility of the poll.

Egbetokun also cautioned political parties, their candidates and supporters to strictly adhere to electoral rules, particularly the provisions of the peace accord they signed, warning that any breach would attract decisive sanctions.

“We have made all the necessary arrangements to provide security at the Independent National Electoral Commission offices, for officials, international and local observers, as well as all the law-abiding citizens.

“We assure you that with the security arrangements which have been placed, we are very optimistic that the election will be conducted devoid of any incident.

“We urge party leaders to remember there is a peace accord that was signed by all the political parties to actually abide by what they have signed.

“Anybody who breaches or tries to cause any problem, the law will actually be applied on the person or persons,” he said.

Egbetokun warned that anyone caught attempting to disrupt the electoral process would be promptly arrested, thoroughly investigated and prosecuted in accordance with the law.

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Ahmed Audi, represented by the ACG of Operations, David Ojelabi, also cautioned the electorate against any form of disorderly conduct during the election.

ment being disseminated was designed to support security agencies in strengthening their operational strategies and ensuring safe, credible elections.

He explained that the assessment also reinforces the foundation’s commitment to election security while highlighting emerging areas of concern and providing evidence-based insights to guide proactive response measures.