This action is illegal as it is clearly stated in section 214, sub section 1 of the constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria stating that “there shall be a Police Force for Nigeria which shall be known as Nigeria Police Force, and subject to the provision of this section, no other Police Force shall be established for the Federation or any part thereof.”
The police spokesperson, CP Emmanuel Ojukwu while giving the warning drew the attention of those concerned to section 42 of Police Act cap 19 LFN 2014.
According to him, this warning is imperative and necessary at this crucial period of electioneering activities with a view to avoiding complicity as some of their excesses and illegalities may be attributed to the Nigeria Police.
He noted for emphasis that “no government or private security outfit or Youth Vanguard should use uniforms or accoutrements similar to that of Nigeria Police.
Equally, no private security outfit is allowed near a polling booth or polling station on election days.”
Ojukwu enjoined members of the public to continue to cooperate with the Nigeria Police Force and other recognised security agencies in a bid to ensure a safe and secure nation. They are further advised to report any suspicious movement in their areas at the nearest Police Station.
He added that all the Zonal AIGs and Command Commissioners of Police have been further directed to place their men on the alert and arrest any private uniformed security outfit that flouts this directive.
Source: Tribune
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