The Sokoto State Director of State Security Service, Alhaji Jibril Danmalam, has said security organisations in the state will not condone any form of violence during and after the April polls.
He said this at an interactive session with leaders of all the registered political parties in Sokoto where he stated that security measures had been adopted to ensure smooth implementation of the electoral process.
Danmalam explained that members of the state Security Committee had already drafted an operational order on how to provide effective security in all parts of the state.
“No form of violence will be tolerated as plain-clothes security officers have been deployed to monitor the conduct and behaviour of all of you,” he said.
The state Resident Electoral Commissioner, Alhaji Ahmed Mahuta, called on politicians to sensitise their followers on the dangers of political thuggery.
“You must realise that seeking elective positions must not be seen as a do-or-die affair and you should educate your followers on this,” he said.
Mahuta urged voters to be patient and show understanding on election days.
“We are committed to having free and fair elections for the overall political growth of our country,” he said.
The REC urged candidates to preach the principle of political tolerance and understanding among their followers, to enable the commission to conduct transparent elections.
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SSS warns politicians