Police in Sokoto warn political parties and their supporters against violence and other conduct that could disrupt the run-up to the 2027 elections. The warnings come from the Sokoto State Commissioner of Police, Hayatu Shafa, who also cautions against hate speech and the spread of fake news.
Shafa delivers the message during a meeting with chairmen and representatives of political parties in the state. According to reports, he calls for peaceful campaigning and urges parties to avoid actions that could undermine the electoral process. The police also indicate they will hold party leaders accountable for breaches of law and order.
While both outlets describe the same core warning and the same context—pre-election engagement with party representatives—one report emphasizes the broader set of prohibited behaviors, including illegal conduct, alongside violence, hate speech and misinformation. Neither outlet provides details of specific alleged incidents, focusing instead on the precautionary notice ahead of 2027.
