AIG Muhammad Gumel has commended officers and men of the Nigerian Police Force over their professional conduct during Saturday’s Kaura Namoda South State House of assembly Constituency rerun election in Zamfara.
By Ishaq Zaki
AIG Muhammad Gumel has commended officers and men of the Nigerian Police Force over their professional conduct during Saturday’s Kaura Namoda South State House of assembly Constituency rerun election in Zamfara.
Gumel made the commendation in Gusau on Friday while addressing troops at the Police headquarters Gusau.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that INEC had on Thursday conducted conclusion of the supplementary polls in five poling units across two political wards of Kyambarawa and Sakajiki.
Gumel described the by-election exercise as peaceful and credible.
He said that the election was done successfully, maintaining that there was no record of violence or attempt during and after the election
“No one was arrested for election malpractice or even trying to create violence,” he said.
The AIG stated that the officers conducted themselves in a professional manner in line with the.extant guidelines of the Nigerian Police Force.
” I am very happy with the conduct of our personnel in line with the ethics of the job.
”We cannot thank you enough for your professionalism and good conduct during the just-concluded by-election exercise here in Zamfara
“Your good conduct had proven the integrity of the Police, we have achieved the mandate given to us by the Inspector-General of Police to ensure a hitch-free election.
” I urge you to maintain the good tempo in future elections and other engagements,” he added.
Gumel commended INEC for making good arrangements that ensured peaceful and credible polls.
“We also appreciate the political parties their officials, and the electorate for cooperating with the police to maintain peace, law and order.
“We thank members of the public especially for the areas where the elections held for showing maturity and understanding,” he added.
Gumel also commended journalists who covered the election for promoting the professional ethics of the media during the exercise.
Earlier, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Ibrahim Maikaba, described the AIG’s visit as a morale booster.
He urged police officers and men to always be respectful and disciplined. (NAN)