From Our Correspondent – Enugu

The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has assured adequate security for the Enugu North Senatorial Bye-Election scheduled to be conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

To ensure a peaceful, orderly, and credible electoral process, human and vehicular movements will be restricted from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on election day in the six Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Igbo-Etiti, Igbo Eze North, Igbo Eze South, Nsukka, Udenu, and Uzo-Uwani that make up the Senatorial Zone. The restriction excludes electoral officials and persons on verifiable essential duties.

Meanwhile, on the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, additional personnel have been deployed from Zone 13 Headquarters, the Anambra State Police Command, Police College Oji River, and Police Detective College Enugu to strengthen security arrangements for the election. This is in addition to personnel deployed from other security agencies operating in Enugu State.

The Commissioner has urged political parties, candidates, supporters, and the electorate to conduct themselves peacefully and lawfully before, during, and after the bye-election. He warns that thuggery, ballot-box snatching, vote-buying, violence of any form, and other electoral offences will not be tolerated, stressing that anyone found culpable will be made to face the full weight of the law.

CP Giwa further enjoins residents and voters in the Senatorial Zone to remain law-abiding and vigilant, and promptly report suspicious persons, activities, and electoral malpractices during the election to the nearest Police Station.

Spokesman for the Command SP Daniel Ndukwe confirmed the story.

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