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2027 Elections: We Are Ready to Do the Right Thing — IGP
By Joel Ajayi
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has assured Nigerians that the Nigeria Police Force is adequately prepared to provide security for the forthcoming 2027 general elections and uphold the integrity of the electoral process.
Disu gave the assurance recently at just concluded CARSPO 2026 Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers Imo State while addressing senior police officers on preparations for the 2027 elections, stressing that the Force would remain professional, neutral and accountable in the discharge of its responsibilities.
He said the police leadership had commenced extensive preparations, including training of officers, intelligence gathering and the deployment of technology to address emerging security challenges ahead of the elections.
According to him, the Force is also strengthening its capacity to tackle online crimes, misinformation and other forms of digital threats capable of disrupting the electoral process.
The IGP warned politicians against recruiting thugs or engaging in activities that could undermine peaceful elections, saying such conduct could threaten democracy and public safety. Similar warnings have been issued by the police leadership as part of its preparations for the 2027 electoral cycle.
He said the confidence of Nigerians in the police was gradually improving, stressing that building public trust remained essential to effective policing.
“We have been able to let Nigerians know that we are prepared to do the right thing as members of the Nigerian Police Force,” he said.
Disu noted that effective community intelligence depends largely on creating an environment where citizens feel safe and confident enough to communicate with the police.
He also highlighted the importance of technology and artificial intelligence in modern policing, particularly in gathering intelligence, preventing crime and responding to emerging threats.
The IGP said the police recognised that elections were a critical component of democracy, which must promote free choice, participation, representation, accountability, the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights and freedoms.
He, however, stressed that while the police might need to deploy force when necessary, such force must be used responsibly and, in a manner, consistent with accepted standards and human rights.
Recent police preparations for the 2027 elections have focused on intelligence-led policing, specialised training, inter-agency coordination, technology, community partnerships and police neutrality.
Disu reaffirmed that the Force would continue to strengthen its preparedness to ensure a secure environment for voters, electoral officials and other stakeholders throughout the electoral process.
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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development
Cyril Samania
The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.
Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.
He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.
According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.
He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.
Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.
According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.
He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.
Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.
He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.
Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.
He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.
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