The Police Service Commission, ahead of the 2023 general elections has approved the participation of more than 360 staff members to monitor the conduct of police officers carrying out election duties in the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory.
The Police Commission had appointed national, zonal, and state coordinators for the exercise, warning that it will sanction any police officer participating in any form of misconduct before, during, or immediately after the elections.
Ikechukwu Ani, the spokesperson for the commission revealed this via a statement on Sunday, February 19.
According to Ani,
“Dedicated telephone numbers for the public to report misconduct or praise-worthy behavior of police officers on duty have been provided to help citizens of the country to play a major role in enthroning civil participation in election policing.”
“Acting Chairperson of the PSC, Justice Clara Ogunbiyi, will be leading the commission’s strong delegation as the national coordinator and assisted by the honorable commissioners representing the six geo-political zones as zonal coordinators.
