Bauchi Police beef up security ahead of Monday’s LG elections

The Bauchi State Police Command has intensified security across the state ahead of the 2026 Local Government Council elections scheduled for Monday, August 17.

The command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu, said comprehensive security arrangements had been put in place to ensure the peaceful, credible and hitch-free conduct of the election across the state’s 20 local government areas.

This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib.

Habib said the command had strategically deployed personnel across the state to strengthen security and protect lives, property and electoral materials before, during and after the elections.

“As part of the preparations, the command has strategically deployed personnel across the state to reinforce security and guarantee the safety of lives, property and electoral materials before, during and after the elections,” he said.

The command warned political actors and residents against acts capable of disrupting the electoral process, stressing that offenders would face the full weight of the law.

It specifically warned against electoral violence, ballot box snatching, thuggery, vote buying and selling, voter intimidation and other forms of disruption.

“Perpetrators, sponsors and their accomplices, irrespective of status or affiliation, will be arrested and prosecuted accordingly,” Habib said.

Aliyu assured residents that security personnel deployed for the exercise would maintain professionalism, neutrality and respect for human rights while operating in accordance with existing laws.

The command urged residents to come out and exercise their franchise without fear and encouraged members of the public to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the command’s emergency lines.

“The command therefore reassures the good people of Bauchi State of a safe and secure environment to exercise their franchise. Citizens are encouraged to come out en masse to vote and to promptly report any suspicious activity,” the statement added.