By Stephen Simon
The Lagos State Police Command has directed political parties operating in the state to notify it ahead of planned rallies, campaigns, processions and other political activities requiring security coverage, warning that failure to comply could attract legal consequences.
The Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, gave the directive as part of efforts to strengthen security arrangements and prevent breakdown of law and order during the build-up to the 2027 general election.
In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Adebisi Abimbola, the police commissioner said timely notification would enable the Command to conduct security assessments, deploy adequate personnel and make necessary operational arrangements.
He stressed that the measures were intended to protect political participants, members of the public and the general environment during electioneering activities.
Fatai reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to providing security for all political parties, candidates, supporters and participants without discrimination or preference.
However, he warned that the police would not tolerate activities capable of disrupting public peace, threatening public safety or causing a breakdown of law and order.
The commissioner further cautioned that political parties that failed to provide timely notification or disregarded established security arrangements, thereby contributing to breaches of peace, would be held accountable in accordance with the law.
The Command recalled that the directive was also emphasised at the 2027 General Elections Stakeholders’ Security Engagement held on October 15, 2026, where political parties and other stakeholders were urged to cooperate with security agencies and comply with established guidelines.
The police said they remained prepared to provide adequate security coverage for lawful political activities across Lagos State.
