2027: FCT CP issues stern warning against thuggery, other election violences
Politics 2027: FCT CP issues stern warning against thuggery, other election violences Published on April 2, 2026 By Ochogwu Sunday googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Newly posted Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command, CP Ahmed Sanusi has issued stern warning against individuals nursing plans to be involved in violence before, during and after the exercise. The CP gave the warning on Wednesday when he engaged with stakeholders in the Lugbe area of the nation’s capital. The engagement and sensitization was part of the week-long activities to make the 2026 National Police Day. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Sanusi, particularly warned youths against availing themselves to be used by political actors as thugs, stating that thuggery can endanger their lives. He pointed out that activities of political thugs such as ballot box snatching, blocking access roads for election officials, attacks on supporters of opposing parties and destruction of electoral materials undermine democratic processes and should be totally avoided. The FCT Police boss, however, admitted that it is within the right of the residents to belong to either opposition of the ruling party. DAILY POST reports that there have been a series of violence during political gatherings in some parts of the nation as Nigeria prepares for next election. However, CP Sanusi, while emphasizing on the negative impacts of electoral violence on democracy, assured that such activities would not be condoned in the country’s capital city. Don't Miss APC now desperate, Tinubu doesn’t want elections in 2027 – Dino Melaye You may like 2027: US should intervene before INEC, APC set Nigeria on fire – Timi Frank 2027: Opposition preparing for election, Tinubu, INEC preparing for coronation – Dele Farotimi 2027: Defected lawmakers promised APC automatic ticket – Sambo 2027: Tinubu wants to be sole candidate like Abacha – Dele Momodu 2027: I won’t tolerate any form of criminality as President — Peter Obi 2027: INEC may not recognise ADC’s presidential candidate – Fani-Kayode