Police authorities have pledged to provide sufficient protection during the upcoming Kaura Namoda South Constituency supplementary election scheduled for Thursday, August 21, 2025.
AIG Muhammad Hussaini Gumel has been deployed to oversee the peaceful conduct of the exercise in Zamfara State.
The AIG urged his officers to demonstrate a high sense of professionalism, noting that any officer who interferes with the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) designated duties would face the full force of the law.
“No vote-buying will be tolerated. Operatives must remain professional in safeguarding democracy and protecting citizens,” he stated.
He also urged journalists to carry out their duties with passion and patriotism, noting their vital role in ensuring peace and national development.
Similarly, the Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command, CP Muhammad Rabiu, who joined senior officers on special duty, reaffirmed that no stone would be left unturned in protecting voters and their rights.
“This is a history-making duty. Be professional, never compromise, and provide only security for the election processes,” he told officers.
The security deployment includes personnel from the Police, Military, Civil Defence, Immigration Service, Correctional Service, and Federal Fire Service.
Authorities emphasized that only federal security agencies are authorized to provide election security, warning that no other outfits would be allowed to participate.
