Lagos police urges parties to give early notice of political campaigns, processions

By Osho Olatomiwa

The Lagos State Police Command has urged political parties to notify it well in advance of planned rallies, campaigns and processions.

The warning was contained in a statement issued on November 8, 2026, and signed by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, said early notification would enable the Command to assess security risks, deploy personnel and make adequate operational arrangements to protect participants and members of the public.

He assured all political parties of equal security coverage but warned that the police would not tolerate activities capable of disrupting public peace or threatening public safety.

The Command noted that the importance of early communication and cooperation had also been emphasised during its October 15 stakeholders’ security engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Fatai urged political parties, candidates and their supporters to adhere to security guidelines and ensure that their activities were conducted peacefully and in accordance with the law.