.Insist incitement criminal offence under Nigeria laws
Linus Aleke in Abuja
The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), CSP Anietie Iniedu, has cautioned political stakeholders in the country against making inciting remarks that could trigger electoral violence ahead of the 2027 general elections, stating that the Force will not tolerate any form of incitement.
CSP Iniedu insisted that making inciting remarks is a criminal offence under the extant laws of the country, warning that anyone found to have violated the law would be investigated and prosecuted.
He cautioned all political stakeholders to desist from making inciting comments, stressing that such remarks would not yield any positive results as the country prepares to go to the polls in 2027.
