The Sokoto State Commissioner of Police, Hayatu Hassan Shafa, has banned weapons and private security operatives at political rallies ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing provisions of the new Electoral Act. According to ThisDay Live, the commissioner also warned that party leaders would be held responsible for the conduct of their supporters during political activities. The directive, announced in Sokoto, is aimed at preventing violence and ensuring peaceful campaigns as political preparations for the 2027 polls begin across Nigeria.

Police in Sokoto State have warned political parties against violence, hate speech, and the spread of fake news ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections. According to Punch, the police vowed to hold party leaders accountable for any breaches, urging them to caution their supporters and ensure peaceful conduct as political activities begin to build toward the polls.

The Sokoto State Police Command met chairmen of political parties and elected local government chairmen at its headquarters to discuss security concerns ahead of campaigns and forthcoming elections in Sokoto State. According to Daily Trust, the separate Wednesday meetings involved Divisional Police Officers, senior officers and party representatives, focusing on coordination and safety during the campaign period.

Ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general election, the Kogi State Police Command has assured political parties of adequate security and peaceful conduct of the polls. Police warned against electoral violence as parties signed a peace accord in Lokoja, the state capital. The command stressed its commitment to ensuring a violence-free election process, with parties pledging to conduct their campaigns and political activities peacefully in line with the agreement.

Oyo State Commissioner of Police Abimbola Olugbenga has warned political leaders and their supporters against making inflammatory statements that could trigger violence during the electioneering period. He issued the caution on Tuesday, September 8, at a symposium on peaceful electoral conduct in Oyo State themed “Beyond Political Rhetoric,” urging politicians not to turn electoral contests into warfare, according to Tribune Online.

The Sokoto State Commissioner of Police, Hayatu Hassan Shaffa, has called on local government chairmen across the state to take a more active role in addressing insecurity, according to Tribune Online. The report frames the appeal as a push for stronger local involvement in security efforts, but provides no further operational details, timeline, casualty figures, or specific incidents. It centers on coordination between police leadership and council authorities in Sokoto State.