Lagos Police Urge Political Parties To Notify Command Before Rallies

The Lagos State Police Command has urged political parties to notify it ahead of planned rallies, campaigns, processions and other political activities to enable adequate security arrangements.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, made the appeal in a statement issued on Sunday, November 8, 2026, stressing that early notification would allow the Command to assess security needs and deploy personnel appropriately.

The Command said the measure was necessary to protect participants, members of the public and the general environment during political activities.

It also reaffirmed its commitment to providing security for all political parties, candidates and supporters without discrimination.

However, the police warned that they would not tolerate activities capable of disrupting public peace or threatening public safety.

The Command added that political parties that fail to provide timely notification or disregard established security arrangements, leading to a breach of peace, would be held accountable under the law.

The police said the position was also emphasised at the 2027 General Elections Stakeholders’ Security Engagement held on October 15, 2026, where political parties and other stakeholders were reminded to cooperate with security agencies and comply with electoral security guidelines.

The Commissioner urged political parties to act responsibly and ensure that all rallies, campaigns and other political activities are conducted peacefully and in accordance with the law.