The Ogun State Police Command has pledged to protect the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), its personnel, facilities and election materials ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, gave the assurance during a visit to INEC’s state office in Abeokuta on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, where he met with the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Feyijimi Saseyi.
According to a statement issued on Thursday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, the visit was part of efforts to strengthen security preparations and cooperation with the electoral body ahead of the polls.
Ojajuni inspected the INEC premises and discussed measures to ensure a peaceful and secure electoral process.
Describing INEC as vital to Nigeria’s democracy, the police commissioner emphasised the need for sustained collaboration between both institutions.
“From now until the end of the 2027 General Elections, the INEC office will become our second office,” Ojajuni said.
He explained that the command would rely on intelligence-led policing, early threat detection, effective information sharing and coordinated deployment of personnel to safeguard electoral officials, voters, facilities and election materials.
Ojajuni also stressed that officers would carry out their duties professionally, impartially and in line with the law.
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He recalled that the command had previously organised a security workshop in Abeokuta involving security agencies and other stakeholders to improve preparations for the 2027 elections.
INEC participated in the engagement, which focused on strengthening coordination on election-related security matters.
In her remarks, Saseyi welcomed the police commissioner’s visit and reaffirmed the commission’s readiness to work with the police and other 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 and their supporters to shun violence, intimidation and other actions capable of disrupting the electoral process.
He also encouraged residents to report credible security threats through the nearest police station or established communication channels, while warning against spreading unverified information.
The command reaffirmed its commitment to working with INEC and other security agencies to promote public safety and peaceful elections.