The Bauchi State Divisional Police Officers have been instructed to send officers to INEC facilities and offices by Area Commanders.

SP Ahmed Wakil (police spokesperson in the state), made this public on Sunday, November 13.

He explained that the move was to increase security and sustain surveillance in the affected areas.

He said: "In line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Usman Baba, the Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State, Mr. Umar Sanda has deployed operational assets around INEC facilities.

"This is for surveillance operations to checkmate criminal activities and to provide an atmosphere conducive to hitch-free political processes.

"These deployments are aimed at keeping an eye on INEC facilities and materials and to prevent any attempt to undermine security around them and also to coordinate a timely response to distress calls."

Wakil added that the police in Bauchi State would clamp down on miscreants found around INEC facilities and prosecute them.

He warned political thugs to steer clear and turn away from INEC facilities and materials.