The Kano State Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) has reconvened to fine-tune security measures ahead of the Ghari/Tsanyawa State Constituency Re-run and Bagwai/Shanono State Constituency By-election scheduled for Saturday, 16th August 2025.
The meeting, held today at the office of the Co-chair, Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, brought together heads and representatives of all security and safety agencies in the state to assess past election security deployments and adopt a strategic plan to ensure peaceful polls.
In his opening address, CP Bakori stressed the importance of reviewing previous operations to consolidate gains and address gaps.
“This meeting allows us to evaluate our strategies, identify successes and challenges, and refine our deployments to guarantee peaceful elections. I commend the synergy among agencies and appreciate everyone’s dedication to keeping Kano State safe,” he said.
The Chairman of ICCES and Kano State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Amb. Zango Abdul, mni, commended the collaborative spirit of security agencies, highlighting the Nigeria Police Force’s coordination role, the military’s swift crisis response, and the DSS’s intelligence support.
“We must remain neutral, apolitical, and focused on creating a secure environment for free, fair, and credible elections,” he urged.
During the session, members reviewed the performance of past elections, addressed operational challenges, and finalized a comprehensive security plan. This includes clearance operations across the state and coordinated deployments to safeguard polling activities from start to finish.
The meeting was attended by representatives from INEC, the Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force, DSS, NSCDC, Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Correctional Service, NDLEA, FRSC, EFCC, Federal Fire Service, Defence Intelligence Agency, and the NYSC.
The Kano State Police Command has reassured the public of its commitment to safeguarding lives and property before, during, and after the elections, urging citizens to conduct themselves peacefully and report suspicious activities to the nearest security agency.
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