THE Nigeria Police Force, Zone 2 Command in charge of Ogun and Lagos states, has urged politicians to caution their supporters against election violence.
The Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, SP Hauwa Idris-Adamu, issued the warning in a statement on Monday, March 20.
The warning followed reports circulating on social media platforms that supporters of an unnamed politician are planning to cause chaos in the two states.
In the statement, Idris-Adamu stated that the police would not tolerate any breach of public peace and that anyone caught causing violence would face the full wrath of the law.
She advised members of the public to disregard the message making rounds on social media and assured them of their safety and security.
According to her, the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 2 Command headquarters, Abiodun S. Alabi, has reiterated the police’s commitment to ensuring the safety of residents in the two states.
Members of the public were advised to go about their lawful businesses without any fear of intimidation ICIR
