2023 Election: Nigeria Police Acquire Anti-Riot Weapons, Vehicles And Armoured Tanks

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reiterated its readiness to safeguard internal security before, during and after the 2023 election.

The security agency assured that officers and men would protect voters and other civilian nationwide.

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Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba gave the assurance on Friday in Abuja. 

The IGP inspected anti-riot weapons, Armored Personnel Carriers (APC), water canons, among others.

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The newly-acquired equipment and vehicles would be distributed to commands and formations for the general polls.

“Non-state actors, criminals, and political thugs are warned to sue for peace. We need peace, we deserve peace in Nigeria. 

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“We are fully prepared for better election security management”, said Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi.