2027 elections: IGP suspends police leave, orders senior officers to remain at posts

Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu has cancelled leave for officers assigned to the 2027 elections, restricted senior officers’ movement and warned against political interference and electoral misconduct.

The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has cancelled leave for officers assigned to election security duties ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.

According to Premium Times, Disu announced the directive on Wednesday during a meeting with officers in Abuja, ordering commissioners and senior personnel to remain within their commands throughout the electoral process.

“All leave is cancelled for officers and men deployed for election security duties, effective immediately,” he said.

The police chief stated that officers seeking to travel outside their commands must obtain approval from Force Headquarters.

He also directed commanders to assess election security equipment, communication systems, operational vehicles and protective gear, with readiness reports due by the end of the week.

Disu instructed police commands to coordinate with INEC, the military, the Department of State Services and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.

He warned personnel against political interference, intimidation and electoral misconduct, promising disciplinary action against officers found compromising voters’ rights or supporting partisan interests. Premium Times Nigeria