Nigeria Police Chief Olatunji Disu Prepares for 2027 Elections

Olatunji Disu, the Inspector-General of Police, assured both Nigerians and the United Nations that the Nigeria Police Force is prepared to provide adequate security for the upcoming 2027 general elections. During a visit from Leonardo Santos Simão, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, Disu emphasized that police officers are undergoing intensive training focused on election security, crowd management, and incident handling.

He noted that the police are enhancing collaboration with other security agencies, including the military and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, to ensure coordinated operations before, during, and after the elections. Disu also mentioned that training includes recognizing and assisting persons living with disabilities to ensure their participation in the electoral process.

He expressed confidence in the police's readiness, stating they would fulfill their constitutional duty to protect lives and property. Simão cautioned about potential violence due to political competition and emphasized the importance of police impartiality to maintain public confidence.