IGP to Politicians: We Will Not Tolerate Mobilisation of Young Nigerians for Political Violence, Intimidation of Voters

IGP to Politicians: We Will Not Tolerate Mobilisation of Young Nigerians for Political Violence, Intimidation of Voters

Linus Aleke in Abuja

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has warned political actors that the Nigeria Police Force will not tolerate the recruitment or mobilisation of young Nigerians for political violence, insisting that the Force will not protect acts of violence.

Disu further warned that the Force would also not tolerate the possession or use of weapons for electoral purposes, attacks on political opponents, intimidation of voters, destruction of public or private property, or any other criminal conduct disguised as political participation.

Speaking at the National Youth Leadership and Security Dialogue, organised by the Nigeria Police Force to commemorate International Youth Day 2026, Disu said: “The law will take its course against anyone who crosses that line. And this message is not directed at one political party or one political interest. It is directed at everyone.”