The Nasarawa State Police Command has urged political parties in the state to suspend rallies scheduled for October 10, 2026, citing security concerns ahead of the visit of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to Lafia.
The First Lady is expected to attend the All Progressives
Congress, APC, North Central Grassroots Mobilisation Movement at Lafia Square
on Saturday as the event’s Special Guest of Honour.
In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations
Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima
Jauro Mohammed, the Command said the appeal was aimed at preventing clashes
between rival political supporters, averting security breaches and stopping
hoodlums from disrupting political activities.
The police also stated that the measure would facilitate the
safe movement of the First Lady and other dignitaries expected at the
gathering.
While acknowledging the constitutional rights of political
parties to freedom of association, peaceful assembly and political
participation, the Command urged party leaders and stakeholders to cooperate by
rescheduling their rallies.
“The Command recognises and respects the constitutional
rights of all political parties to freedom of association, peaceful assembly
and political participation.
“However, in the interest of public safety and peaceful
conduct of political activities, we urge stakeholders to cooperate by
rescheduling their gatherings to a later date,” the statement said.
CP Mohammed reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to providing
a level playing field for all political parties and enforcing the rule of law
in the conduct of political activities across the state.
He also appreciated political parties and residents for
their continued cooperation with the police, urging them to remain peaceful and
law-abiding.
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