From Abel Leonard, Lafia
The Nigeria police, Nasarawa command, have alleged the ploy by some politicians to create tension to scuttle the coming general elections.
The state Commissioner of Police, Baba Maiyaki, made the disclosure during the signing of a peace accord by candidates of political parties contesting for various positions in the state yesterday. He said explained that information available to him as the police boss in the state revealed that some politicians who did not have the confidence of winning the forthcoming elections were importing thugs into the state to cause mayhem during the elections.
He however warned that men of the command in collaboration with sister security agencies were battle ready to deal with any breach of peace.
“Intelligence before us revealed that some people are trying to bring thuggery into Nasarawa State which is not the tradition in the state.
“I want to inform the candidates across the state that the information is before us and it is important to bring it to your notice. We are up to the task to the extent that our security agencies have been directed to continue in carrying out patrols, raiding hotels where some of the hoodlums may be kept,” he said.
In his remarks, Governor Abdullahi Sule, who is also seeking re-election for a second term, spoke on behalf of the other candidates, calling on all contenders to shun any acts that might undermine the peaceful coexistence among diverse groups in the state.
The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Uthman Ajidagba, appealed the candidates to ensure strict adherence to the accord document, stressing the need to maintain peace during the 2023 elections. The candidates of 14 political parties signed the peace accord.