Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has urged politicians to carry security agencies along in their preparations (campaigns & rallies) towards the upcoming General elections in 2023.
The force through its Public Relations — Officer CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi gave the admonishment while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan today.
In his words, CSP Olumuyiwa said: “We are not saying you should take permission from us.
“However, politicians need to carry security agencies along for the latter to help to manage their timetables so that there will not be clashes during rallies,’’ he advised politicians and their supporters.”
The spokesperson also advised Nigerians to shun all forms of violence before, during and after the elections to ensure free and fair elections.
Olumuyiwa further told NAN that the conference discussed police strategic communication action plans for the 2023 general elections and beyond.
He said the plan would be forwarded to the relevant authority for implementation to assist the Inspector-General of Police and his management team to reposition the police.
“The message of the Inspector-General of Police to police spokesmen and women was that they needed to use effective communication skills to address conflicts and security challenges.
“We believe strongly that it is not every time that we should use kinetic approach in tackling insecurity.
“We want to dwell on non-kinetic methods to tackle insecurity and communication is very key and that is why we are focusing on police spokesmen,’’ he said.
