The Yobe State Security Council has issued a strong caution to politicians, warning them against engaging in thuggery and other violent acts as the 2027 general elections draw near. This directive was communicated by the state’s Commissioner of Police, Usman Kanfani Jibrin, during a press briefing in Damaturu after the council’s meeting on Tuesday.
CP Jibrin emphasized the need for peaceful political conduct, noting that two APC primaries for the House of Representatives and Senate had already been conducted without incident. He stressed that Yobe is a frontline state where any form of lawlessness could escalate, and security agencies would not hesitate to act against offenders.
“Thuggery and brigandage will not be tolerated from anyone. There are established rules and regulations, and anyone who feels politically shortchanged should follow the proper channels to address grievances,” the commissioner stated.
Meanwhile, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, retired Brigadier General Dahiru Abdulsalam, called on residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious individuals to authorities. He disclosed that military aircraft have been patrolling across the state due to ongoing operations against insurgents, and displaced fighters may be infiltrating communities.
“We urge the public to watch out for strange faces and new arrivals, and to report them to the relevant security agencies,” Abdulsalam said, underscoring the need for cooperation between citizens and security forces to maintain peace.