- The Kaduna state government is tightening its security ahead of the forthcoming 2019 general elections
- The UN on Friday, November 16, met the police commissioner in the state, Malam Ahmad Abdur Rahama
- The leader of the UN delegation, Mohammad ibn Chambas charged the command to apply zeal in ensuring security and safety throughout the polls
A United Nations (UN) delegation has met with the police commissioner in Kaduna state, Malam Ahmad Abdur Rahama on preparations ahead of Nigeria’s general elections in 2019.
A statement by the state police command issued on Friday, November 16, by its spokesman, DSP Yakubu Sabo, said the UN delegation was led by Mohammad ibn Chambas, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
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Sabo said the delegation commended the police over its “professional and prompt tackling of the recent Kaduna crises.”
Chambas urged the command “to apply the same zeal and expertise to ensure a safe and secured atmosphere for the conduct of 2019 elections.”
He stressed the importance of election security and the utmost need for a peaceful 2019 general elections in Nigeria, assuring that the UN will play its roles to ensure that this is achieved
In his remarks, the police commissioner thanked the UN delegation over the visit and their support to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
Abdur Rahaman reassured the team that the command would not relent in ensuring adequate security before, during and after the general elections.
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The CP also briefed the delegation on the steps being taken to guarantee a secure environment for a free and fair elections in the state.
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the Kaduna state government had imposed a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna town and environs, with immediate effect.
A short statement released by the media office of Governor Nasir El-Rufai stated that the decision was taken in the best interest of the state. The statement was published on the social media pages of El-Rufai and the state government.
According to the statement, the 24-hour curfew imposed on Kaduna town and environs was with immediate effect. The government advised residents to comply with the directive as it had been taken in the best interest of the state.
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