The Yobe State Security Council, through the State Commissioner of Police, Usman Kanfani Jibrin, has cautioned politicians against bribery and thuggery as the preparations for the 2027 general elections continue to acquire momentum.
The CP issued the warning while addressing journalists in Damaturu regarding the results of the State Security Council meeting that took place on Tuesday.
“We must issue a warning regarding the state’s general security, as two APC primaries have already been conducted, specifically for the House of Representatives and Senate, and they were conducted in a peaceful manner,” he stated.
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He warned that security agencies would not tolerate any behaviour that could encourage lawlessness, as Yobe State is one of the frontline states. This implies that any act that could promote lawlessness could take on a new dimension.
“No one will be permitted to engage in bribery or tampering.” CP Jibrin stated that there are established methods and ways to resolve any concerns that individuals may have regarding political shortfalls. Rules and regulations are in place.
In the interim, Brigadier General Dahiru Abdulsalam (retd), the Special Adviser to the Yobe State Governor on Security Matters, has encouraged residents to report suspicious individuals to security agencies in the wake of ongoing military operations against insurgents.
He issued the appeal during the media briefing regarding the conclusion of the security meeting that transpired on Tuesday.
“If you have observed, military aircraft have been operating throughout the entire state.” This is to inform you that special military operations are currently underway. Following their displacement from their enclaves, displaced insurgents are infiltrating municipalities and villages.
“We, therefore, encourage the general public to be vigilant for unfamiliar faces and new arrivals and to report them to the appropriate security agencies,” he stated.