To assure security coverage of everyone involved during the electioneering process, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, has urged all political parties operating within the state to duly notify the Command of all planned political rallies, campaigns, processions and other political activities requiring security coverage. The notification should also be sufficiently ahead of time. Tijani emphasised that the timely notification is essential to enable the Command to conduct proper security assessments, deploy adequate personnel and make necessary operational arrangements to ensure the safety of participants, members of the public and the general environment. He also reiterated the Command’s commitment to providing adequate security for all political parties, their candidates, supporters and participants during rallies, campaigns and other political activities, without discrimination or preference.
He warned that the Command will not tolerate any act capable of disrupting public peace, threatening public safety or resulting in a breakdown of law and order. Any political party that fails to provide timely notification or disregards established security arrangements, thereby contributing to a breach of peace, will be held accountable in accordance with the law.
It would be recalled that this notification was also emphasised during the recent 2027 General Elections Stakeholders’ Security Engagement, held on Thursday, 15th October 2026, where political parties and other relevant stakeholders were reminded of the need for cooperation, timely communication and strict adherence to security guidelines throughout the electoral process. The Command also reaffirmed its readiness to provide adequate security coverage for all political parties, ensuring a safe and conducive environment for their lawful political activities.