Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Katsina State Police Command has issued a firm warning against the recruitment and use of youths for political violence, declaring a zero‑tolerance stance on electoral thuggery, cybercrime and all forms of criminality. The command warned that anyone found sponsoring or recruiting young people for violent political activities would be identified, investigated, arrested and prosecuted, regardless of political status or affiliation.
The warning comes amid growing concerns over the manipulation of young people as instruments of violence in the lead‑up to the 2027 general elections. Across Nigeria, youths have often been deployed by politicians to disrupt rallies, intimidate opponents and influence electoral outcomes through fear and force. The Katsina State Police Command has now made it clear that such practices would no longer be tolerated and that both the foot soldiers and their sponsors would face the full weight of the law.
The command also cautioned against the involvement of youths in cybercrime, which has become an increasingly lucrative but destructive alternative for young people seeking quick wealth. The police warned that the command would not hesitate to arrest and prosecute anyone found engaging in such activities. The announcement is part of broader efforts by the Katsina State Government to curb crime and electoral violence in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Youths have long been used as tools for political violence in Nigeria, often recruited with promises of money or political favour. The Katsina State Police Command’s warning seeks to disrupt this cycle by targeting the sponsors and organisers of such violence, rather than focusing solely on the foot soldiers. The command called on parents, guardians and community leaders to counsel young people against being used as instruments of violence and criminality and to report any attempts to recruit them for such purposes.
The warning comes amid heightened political tension in Katsina State, where political parties are already mobilising support ahead of the 2027 elections. The police command has urged all political actors to conduct their campaigns peacefully and to respect the rights of all citizens. The command also encouraged residents to report any attempts to recruit youths for political violence or other criminal activities to the nearest police station. The message from the Katsina State Police Command is clear: the era of using young people as pawns in electoral violence is over, and those who attempt to do so will face the consequences.
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