In order to ensure that men and officers of the Nigeria Police Forces posted for election duty do the right thing, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has deployed over 360 of its staff nation-wide.
It has also appointed National, Zonal and State Coordinators to oversee police performance during the 2023 election.
It has also to ensure that the men and officers of the Nigeria Police Force are on their toes to do the right thing.
The PSC is the only organ of government constitutionally empowered to discipline Police Officers except the Inspector General of Police.
In a statement by its Spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani in Abuja, Sunday, the Commission has already approved the participation of over 360 of its Staff to depart for the 36 states of the Federation to monitor the conduct of Police Officers on election duties.
The Commission warns that it will sanction any Police officer involved in any form of misconduct before, during or immediately after the elections as it is determined to ensure that Police men on election duties must conduct themselves within the approved rules and regulations.
The statement noted that dedicated telephone numbers for the public to report misconduct or examplary behavior of Police Officers on duty have been provided to assist Nigerians play a major role in enthroning civil participation in election policing.
Acting Chairman of the Commission, Justice Clara Bata Ogunbiyi, the statement said, will be leading the Commission’s strong delegation as the National Coordinator and assisted by the Honourable Commissioners representing the six geo-political zones as Zonal Coordinators.
The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Commission, Dr. Ifeoma Adaora Anyanwutaku will serve as the Deputy National Coordinator.
The statement disclosed that Commission held a training programme for State Coordinators and also organized a two- day induction course for staff monitors last week.
The Commission’s Monitors will benchmark Police conduct during the elections with the approved standard operational guidelines for Police conduct.
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