The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Baba Zango, who coordinates state police commands in the North-East, has visited the Adamawa State Police Command as part of his operational tour ahead of the 2027 general election.
The DIG was received by the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Osagie John Agans-Irabor, who is the AIG in charge of Zone 3 Headquarters, Yola, alongside the Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Kabir Hassan.
The DIG, meeting with Adamawa State Command’s management team, dwelt on the operational priorities of the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, towards ensuring adequate security before, during and after the 2027 general election.
The engagement focused on strengthening operational preparedness, enhancing inter-agency collaboration, and promoting professionalism among officers.
It also touched on ensuring effective deployment of personnel to prevent electoral violence and other election-related offences.
The DIG spoke on the need for officers to be neutral and committed to their constitutional responsibilities while providing a secure environment for eligible voters throughout the electoral process.
Speaking during the interaction, the state Commissioner of Police, Kabir Hassan, said his command is committed to implementing the directives of the Inspector General of Police and ensuring adequate security across the state.
Daily Post reports that Ibrahim Baba Zango who serves as the DIG in charge of Department of Research and Planning at the police headquarters in Abuja and coordinates security operations in the North East geopolitical zone, hails from the Mayo Belwa Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
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