In line with the aim to ensure a violence free 2015 general election, a press release signed by the police Public Relations Officer, Ag. CP Emmanuel C.S. Ojukwu states that the Inspector General of Police, IGP Suleiman Abba CFR, NPOM, NPM, mni has directed Special Forces in the Police, which include officers and men of Special Protection Unit (SPU) and Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) to provide special security for INEC materials and officials as well as its Ad-hoc staff during and after February, 2015 general elections.
The IGP disclosed this during a meeting with senior police officers in Abuja, while appraising the preparations for general elections. This directive further demonstrates the readiness and the resolve of Nigeria Police Force to protect our nascent democracy and to ensure hitch free and credible general elections.
It was further affirmed by the Police High Command that some of the plans put in place to ensure free and fair Polls in February 2015 by Nigeria Police Force are already being implemented. It also allays the fears of the members of the Public before, during and after the general elections as they are enjoined to fully collaborate with the Police and report any suspicious movement in their areas to the nearest Police station.
