The Nigeria Police Force in Jigawa State has warned politicians and youths against engaging in election-related offences capable of undermining democratic processes.

The warning was contained in a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, and made available to NEWSMEN.

According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, Haruna Alaba Yahaya, issued the warning during a familiarisation tour and stakeholders’ engagement across the Hadejia Emirate over the weekend.

He cautioned against political violence, ballot snatching, vote-buying, hate speech, unlawful campaigns, and destruction of campaign materials, stressing that such acts pose serious threats to peace and stability.

The police commissioner said the visit followed the directive of the Inspector-General of Police aimed at strengthening community policing and improving security collaboration across communities.

During a visit to the Chairman of the Council of Chiefs and Emir of Hadejia, Abubakar Adamu Maje, the commissioner highlighted prevailing security challenges in the area and called for sustained synergy between traditional institutions and security agencies.

He commended the Emir for supporting the police and other security agencies in maintaining peace and order within the emirate.

The commissioner also met with local government chairmen across the Hadejia Emirate at the Hadejia and Kafin Hausa local government secretariats, where discussions centred on security concerns and measures to address them.

He further engaged community leaders, youth groups, religious leaders, vigilante members, and other stakeholders on issues affecting peace and security in the area.

The police commissioner urged residents to support security agencies through credible intelligence sharing and active participation in community policing efforts.

He also visited Galauceme Village in Miga Local Government Area following a recent breach of peace in the community, where he advised residents to embrace peaceful coexistence and lawful means of resolving conflicts.

Other issues discussed during the engagements included homicide, mob action, rape, drug abuse, farmers-herders conflict, traffic offences, illegal deforestation, and youth violence.

The command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property across the state and assured residents of sustained efforts to combat all forms of criminality.