KANO POLICE, INEC REC AND ICCES MEMBERS MONITOR DAWAKIN KUDU STATE CONSTITUENCY BY-ELECTION, COMMEND PEACEFUL CONDUCT

The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, sfipma, mnim, mnips, masis, in company with the Resident Electoral Commissioner, INEC Kano State, Amb. Zango Abdu, mni, and other members of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), Kano State Chapter, today, Saturday, 19th September, 2026, jointly monitored the ongoing Dawakin Kudu State Constituency By-Election across various polling units in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area of Kano State.

The delegation assessed the level of deployment of security personnel, the conduct of INEC officials, and voters’ compliance with electoral guidelines to ensure a peaceful, credible, and hitch-free process.

As at the time of this report, the electoral process is proceeding smoothly, with voters turning out in an orderly manner and security operatives maintaining neutrality and professionalism across all polling locations.

The Resident Electoral Commissioner, INEC Kano State, commended the security agencies, particularly the Kano State Police Command and other ICCES members, for their synergy, professionalism, and proactive measures in ensuring a peaceful atmosphere for the conduct of the election.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, reiterated the Command’s commitment to maintaining law and order and assured that security personnel will remain on ground until the collation and announcement of results are concluded.

The Kano State Police Command appreciates the good people of Dawakin Kudu LGA for their peaceful conduct and cooperation with security agencies.

CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, ANIPR, MNISMA, FNACSP

Police Public Relations Officer,

For: Commissioner of Police,

Kano State Police Command.

September 19, 2026.