The Kano State Police Command and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reported that voting in the Dawakin Kudu State Constituency by‑election was proceeding without incident on Saturday.
Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, Resident Electoral Commissioner Abdu Zango and members of the Inter‑Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) monitored several polling units in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area. Their visit focused on the deployment of security personnel, the conduct of INEC officials and the compliance of voters with electoral guidelines.
According to the Police Command, the election was progressing peacefully, with voters behaving in an orderly manner while security operatives maintained professionalism and neutrality at the polling stations.
“As at the time of this report, the electoral process is proceeding smoothly, with voters turning out in an orderly manner and security operatives maintaining neutrality and professionalism across all polling locations,” the command said.
Abdu Zango praised the police and other ICCES member agencies for their “synergy, professionalism and proactive measures” in ensuring a peaceful atmosphere. Commissioner Bakori added that security personnel would remain on duty until the collation of results and the official announcement of the election outcome were completed.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
