The Assistant Inspector General (AIG) in charge of zone one in Kano State, Tambari Yabo, has urged the Police officers not no use forceful means to achieve compliance during election.
The AIG said at a two day sensitization workshopthat the shift in election dates would help the Police to re-strategise forces towards successful election in the country.
Mr. Yabo said that the Police was more prepared to ensure a credible election in the country.
The workshop is to sensitize all area commanders in zone one, on what they should do during the election period.
He said that the Police, with reference to their constitutional responsibility, have been making provision to ensure a peaceful election in the country, adding that the adjustment of the election dates creates an opportunity to put finishing touches to preparations for a successful election.
The area of concentration by the Police includes accidental discharge, the use of force by the polling centers.
The AIG noted that the use of firearms by policemen on election duty is absolutely unnecessary unless an officer really needs to. The issue of inappropriate activities aimed at achieving compliance was also considered prohibited by the Police.
He also said that in the last two months, he has been meeting with critical stakeholders, especially the political leaders on the need to conduct themselves in accordance with the law.
