DSS Arrests Suspects Targeting INEC Staff for 2027 Elections

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested several suspects linked to an alleged plot to target ad hoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) who are set to participate in the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), revealed this information during a stakeholders’ meeting in Enugu, crediting the DSS for the intelligence that led to the arrests.

However, he did not disclose the identities of the suspects or the specific details of the plot. Amupitan stated that those arrested would face prosecution and emphasized INEC's commitment to addressing security threats that could impact the electoral process.

He also announced plans for a security conference to discuss election safety. The 2027 elections are expected to involve over 103 million registered voters across 176,846 polling units, with presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for January 16 and governorship elections on February 6.