Buhari Arrives Force Headquarters to Unveil Anti-Riot Weapons Ahead of 2023 Presidential Election
- President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigeria Police Force have taken a strong move ahead of those planning to cause problems during the 2023 elections
- Ahead of the presidential election, those who are planning to do anything to disturb the peaceful conduct of the polls will be seriously dealt with
- This is as the president, in conjunction with the Force, commissioned anti-protest weapons today in Abuja in a bid to make sure the election is violence-free
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President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived at Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja, to unveil a wide range assortment of operational assets acquired to strategically improve the functional capabilities of the Nigeria Police Force, particularly in crowd control and anti-riot operations.
According to a report by The Punch, important dignitaries working with the Government of the Federation and some state governors were present.
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IGP, Buhari unveil anti-riot weapons
Meanwhile, the host, the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, had earlier invited the president to unveil the equipment, which includes 127 operational vehicles such as Toyota Hilux Pick Up vans, Zahab Classic Pick Up vans, Mikano Rich-6 Pick Up vans, anti-riot water cannons, Armored Personnel Carriers, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Jeeps, Toyota Coaster Buses, Toyota Hiace Ambulances, Mikano Trucks, and Crowd Control Barriers Vehicles.
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The IGP expressed the eagerness of the NPF to ensure a safe and secure environment for law-abiding citizens to exercise their right to choose during the 2023 general elections.
Apostle Suleman speaks on 2023 presidential election, reveals how Nigerians can protect their votes
In another development, a renowned Nigerian Clergy and President of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, advised Nigerians to protect their votes during the forthcoming general elections.
The clergyman advised his official Twitter handle on Thursday, February 2nd and was sighted by Legit.ng on Sunday, February 5th, 2023.
The Apostle equally encouraged Nigerians to ensure they exercise their franchise in the 2023 general elections.
Must IGP Baba retire in 2023? Intrigue, anxiety as Police Service Commission gives final say
Amid calls for the resignation of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has given its final position on the elongation of senior officers' tenure.
In a statement on Tuesday, January 24, the PSC spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, said the commission would not extend the tenures of the retiring senior police officers; this also included IGP Baba, who is expected to retire in March.
Ani insisted in the statement that all existing laws, the Police Act, PSC Act, and the constitution of Nigeria prevail on the PSC not to extend the tenure of retiring senior police officers.
Source: Legit.ng
