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Police nab 47 ‘security operatives’ at Bauchi polling units

Vanguard News September 19, 2026 1 views
Police nab 47 ‘security operatives’ at Bauchi polling units

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47 Suspects Arrested for Impersonating Security Operatives in Bauchi Polling Units

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 47 individuals who were impersonating state-owned security operatives while carrying firearms, cutlasses, and sticks at polling units during the by-election in Disina State Constituency, Shira Local Government Area.

Police Arrests Suspects Breaking Election Security Directives

The suspects were apprehended by police operatives deployed to ensure security during the election process. Despite receiving a directive against state-owned security outfits, quasi-security agencies, private security guards, and vigilante groups participating in the electoral process.

Commissioner of Police Condemns Violation of Election Security Guidelines

The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the unlawful adherence to election security guidelines and described it as an attempt to undermine the electoral process.

Bauchi State Police Command Stands Firm on Election Security

The Bauchi State Police Command stands firm on maintaining peace and security throughout the electoral process and urged residents to remain law-abiding and promptly report any suspicious activities to the police.

47 Suspects Arrested for Violating Election Security Directives in Bauchi

  • 47 individuals arrested for impersonating state-owned security operatives at polling stations during the by-election in Disina State Constituency, Shira Local Government Area
  • Police operatives apprehended the suspects while ensuring security during the election process
  • Despite being warned against state-owned security outfits, quasi-security agencies, private security guards, and vigilante groups participating in the electoral process
  • Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the unlawful adherence to election security guidelines and described it as an attempt to undermine the electoral process
  • Bauchi State Police Command stands firm on maintaining peace and security throughout the electoral process and urged residents to remain law-abiding and promptly report any suspicious activities to the police

47 Suspects Arrested for Violating Election Security Directives in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 47 individuals for impersonating state-owned security operatives at polling stations during the by-election in Disina State Constituency, Shira Local Government Area.

The suspects were apprehended by police operatives while ensuring security during the election process.

Despite being cautioned against state-owned security outfits, quasi-security agencies, private security guards, and vigilante groups participating in the electoral process.

Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the unlawful adherence to election security guidelines and described it as an attempt to undermine the electoral process.

The Bauchi State Police Command stands firm on maintaining peace and security throughout the electoral process and urged residents to remain law-abiding and promptly report any suspicious activities to the police.

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<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>

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