2027: INEC uncovers bandits’ plot to kidnap corps members, disrupt elections

INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan has revealed that security agencies uncovered an alleged plot by bandits to kidnap corps members and disrupt the 2027 general elections, leading to arrests and prosecution of suspected masterminds.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uncovered an alleged plot by bandits to kidnap National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and disrupt Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.

According to Daily Post, INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan disclosed the development during an engagement at Chatham House in London on Thursday. The Guardian Nigeria+1

Amupitan revealed that intelligence-driven operations led to the arrest of suspected masterminds, who are being prosecuted by the Department of State Services (DSS).

“Intelligence-driven operations had led to the arrest of suspected masterminds behind the alleged plot, and they have been taken to court through the DSS,” he said.

He warned that anyone threatening or attacking electoral personnel would face legal consequences.

The chairman assured Nigerians that INEC was strengthening collaboration with security agencies through the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security.

He emphasised that protecting corps members and other electoral workers remained essential to credible elections.

Amupitan also cautioned electoral officials against political bias and administrative negligence, warning that offenders would face sanctions.