By Habibu Harisu
The Police in Sokoto State have warned politicians and their supporters against destroying campaign billboards and any act capable of triggering violence.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Murtala Mani, also warned against hate speeches and illegal assembly.
Mani gave the warning on Tuesday in Sokoto at a stakeholders meeting ahead of the 2019 general elections.
He stressed that political parties must inform the police of any meeting or procession, to ensure the safety of the general public.
The police commissioner said that the police would deal with anyone caught brandishing offensive weapons openly anywhere in the state.
” I urge all the political stakeholders within the state to play the game with decency, understanding and in accordance with the provision of the laws of the land and guidelines of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)” Mani said.
Also, the Resident Electoral Commissioner…
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