The Yobe State Commissioner of Police, Mr Usman Jibrin, has warned politicians against early campaigns and rallies.
Jibrin, who gave the warning shortly after the state Security Council Meeting in Damaturu on Tuesday, said early campaigns and rallies violated the Electoral Act 2022.
He said politicians organising such rallies must desist forthwith or face the wrath of the law.
The commissioner also warned politicians about hiring thugs to disrupt primary elections in the state.
“Thuggery and brigandage will not be tolerated from anyone. Laws and rules are there and must be obeyed,” he said.
Jibrin said there are legal avenues for seeking redress, emphasising that using violence to address grievances would not be allowed.
In his remarks, Gen. Dahiru Abdulsalam (rtd), Gov. Mai Mala Buni’s Special Adviser on Security Matters, advised the general public to be security conscious.
He said members of the public should beware of terrorists displaced by attacks from the air component of the Operation Hadin Kai.
“Watch out for new arrivals: children, families adults, males and report to the relevant agencies,” Abdulsalam said.
(NAN)
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