IGP orders DPO redeployments for Saturday FCT election polls

Ahead of Saturday’s Area Council election polls, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has ordered the redeployment of Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

According to FCT Commissioner of Police (CP), Miller Dantawaye, he disclosed and confirmed that the redeployment has been carried out.

Dantawaye stated that this proactive measure belongs to a broad security plan for the upcoming election polls.

DPO Redeployments Boost FCT Poll Safety

This comprehensive arrangement aims at strengthening operational effectiveness and ensuring safety across all council areas.

The goal is, upholding high professionalism standards throughout the entire period of the FCT elections.

According to a statement issued by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, “The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller Dantawaye as directed by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has redeployed and reshuffled Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) across the Federal Capital Territory ahead of the FCT Area Council Elections coming up on Saturday, 21st February, 2026.

“The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller Dantawaye, while complying with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, charged the affected Divisional Police Officers to discharge their duties with utmost professionalism, impartiality, and dedication”.

FCT Police Commissioner Commits to Electoral Security

The Commissioner emphasized the Command’s strong commitment to safeguarding the entire electoral process and security.

His goal is guaranteeing a completely free, fair, and credible election for all local citizens.

Professional officers will work diligently to maintain peace before, during, and after the upcoming polls.

The statement said, “The FCT Police Command urges all residents to remain peaceful, law abiding, and actively participate in the democratic process by exercising their civic responsibility on Election Day.

“The Command further informs members of the public that there will be a restriction of movement across the FCT from 8:00 PM 20th February 2026, to 6:00 PM 21st February, 2026, except for essential service providers and election officials.

“Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious persons or activities to the FCT Police Command through the following emergency lines: 08032003913 and 08061581938.”