Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, psc., on Saturday, 21st February 2026, conducted an extensive assessment and monitoring tour of polling units across all Area Councils within the Federal Capital Territory, as part of ongoing efforts to ensure a peaceful, secure, and credible electoral process. Particular attention was given to polling units located in remote and border communities, including Igu Village in Bwari Area Council, Yangoji in Kwali Area Council, Giri in Gwagwalada Area Council, as well as polling locations in Kuje and Abaji Area Councils. This was contained in a statement signed by SP. Josephine Adeh, Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Police Command, Abuja.
During the tour, the Commissioner of Police engaged directly with voters and other stakeholders to assess the conduct of security personnel and the general security situation at the polling units. The electorate expressed satisfaction with the security arrangements in place and commended the professionalism, civility, and vigilance demonstrated by Police officers and other security operatives deployed for election duties.
The CP expressed appreciation to FCT residents and electorates for their cooperation, which significantly contributed to the peaceful atmosphere observed across the Area Councils.
“The Command is currently monitoring the collation process across the Area Councils to ensure the peaceful declaration of election results and remains fully committed to safeguarding the integrity of the process, ” the statement added.
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