The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has redeployed and reshuffled Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) across the territory as part of enhanced security measures ahead of the February 21, 2026 Area Council Elections.
The Commissioner of Police, Miller G. Dantawaye, said the redeployment followed a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, aimed at strengthening operational efficiency and ensuring professionalism before, during, and after the elections.
According to the Command, the strategic reshuffle form part of a comprehensive security arrangement designed to safeguard the electoral process and maintain law and order across the Federal Capital Territory. The police commissioner charged the affected officers to carry out their responsibilities with impartiality, dedication, and strict adherence to professional standards to guarantee a free, fair, and credible exercise.
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, residents were urged to remain peaceful, law-abiding, and actively participate in the democratic process by exercising their civic rights on election day.
The Command also reiterated that a restriction of movement across the FCT would be enforced from 8:00 p.m. on February 20 to 6:00 p.m. on February 21, 2026, as earlier announced by the police, noting that only essential service providers and accredited election officials would be exempted.
Residents were further encouraged to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities through the emergency lines provided by the police authorities.
