The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Taraba State has strengthened its partnership with the police to enhance security around electoral activities, protect election materials and ensure a peaceful environment for voters and electoral personnel. The commission disclosed this in a statement signed by its Public Affairs Officer, Marvin Mathias…...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Taraba State has strengthened its partnership with the police to enhance security around electoral activities, protect election materials and ensure a peaceful environment for voters and electoral personnel.
The commission disclosed this in a statement signed by its Public Affairs Officer, Marvin Mathias Bandawa, on behalf of the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Sa’ad Umar Idris, and dated October 16, 2026.
According to the statement, Idris, alongside senior management officials, paid a courtesy visit to the newly posted Commissioner of Police in Taraba State, CP Edwin Ogbegbagha, at the State Police Command Headquarters in Jalingo on October 15.
The meeting was aimed at strengthening cooperation between INEC and security agencies under the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) framework.
During the engagement, the REC commended the police for their role in maintaining security and creating an enabling environment for democratic activities.
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Both officials also discussed ways to improve operational strategies for addressing electoral security challenges, with particular emphasis on protecting INEC facilities, election materials and personnel.
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The statement said discussions also focused on strengthening security around INEC offices at the state and local government levels, as well as safeguarding ad-hoc staff during elections and routine administrative activities.
On intelligence gathering and threat prevention, the statement noted that both leadership teams agreed to improve information-sharing channels and early warning mechanisms across the state’s 16 local government areas.
The initiative is expected to support early detection of potential threats and enable security agencies to respond promptly to emerging security concerns.
The Commissioner of Police reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining professionalism and impartiality in securing the electoral process.
“CP Ogbegbagha assured that the command will remain professional, impartial, and resolute in safeguarding the electoral space,” the statement said.
The statement added that the police command would continue to adopt proactive, intelligence-led and community-oriented policing in carrying out its responsibilities.
It further stated that INEC and the police had agreed to sustain their cooperation to maintain law and order and provide a secure environment for citizens before, during and after elections.