Uyai-Abasi Etido
The Zamfara Commissioner of Police, Mr Kolo Yusuf, who is also the state Chairman, Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), has assured the residents of Zamfara that all security agencies are working together to ensure effective deployment and management during the 2023 general elections.
The Police Commissioner gave the assurance at the event for signing of peace accord by political parties in the state ahead of the 2023 general elections in Gusau on Tuesday.
The aim of the meeting was to stimulate healthy interaction and mutual discussion on matters relating to the security and overall conduct of the February 2023 General Elections.
In his words: “All security agencies in the state are working together to ensure effective deployment and management during the elections.”
“All quasi-security outfits during campaigns/rallies and other electoral processes are banned”.
He also warned that the use of firearms and other offensive weapons remained prohibited.
On his part, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof Saeed Babura, appealed to the political parties for maximum support and cooperation to INEC, the security agencies and other stakeholders.