Susan Abayomi
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, has urged political parties operating in the state to notify the Police Command well in advance of planned rallies, campaigns, processions and other political activities to ensure adequate security arrangements ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Commissioner stressed that early notification would enable the Command to carry out necessary security assessments, deploy sufficient personnel and make appropriate operational arrangements to protect participants, members of the public and the general environment.
According to a statement signed by the Command’s Spokesperson, SP Adebisi Abimbola, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), CP Tijani reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to providing equal security protection for all political parties, candidates, supporters and participants throughout the electioneering period, without discrimination or favouritism.
He warned that the Police Command would not tolerate any activities capable of threatening public safety, disrupting public peace or causing a breakdown of law and order.
The Commissioner further cautioned that political parties that fail to provide adequate advance notice or disregard established security arrangements, resulting in breaches of public peace, would be held accountable in accordance with the law.
The Command recalled that the importance of timely notification and cooperation with security agencies was also highlighted at the 2027 General Elections Stakeholders’ Security Engagement held on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
At the meeting, political parties and other relevant stakeholders were reminded of the need to maintain effective communication, cooperate with security agencies and comply strictly with established security guidelines throughout the electoral process.
The Lagos State Police Command reiterated its readiness to provide adequate security for all political parties and ensure a peaceful and conducive environment for lawful political activities across the state.
