The Nasarawa State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, is set to commence a continuous show-of-force operation across the state ahead of the commencement of nationwide political campaigns on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
The exercise is aimed at strengthening public confidence, deterring criminal activities and demonstrating the preparedness of security agencies to protect lives and property while maintaining law and order throughout the political season.
According to the Command, the operation will begin in Lafia before extending to the Northern Senatorial District, including Nasarawa Eggon, Wamba and Akwanga Local Government Areas, and subsequently to the Western Senatorial District, covering Keffi, Karu and Nasarawa Local Government Areas.
Other parts of the state will also be covered as the operation progresses.
Security personnel will be deployed to major entry and exit routes, strategic locations and other critical areas, with stop-and-search operations forming part of the security measures.
The exercise is intended to identify and prevent the movement of criminal elements, weapons and other prohibited items.
According to the Commands spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel, the Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, stated that the operation should not be interpreted as a response to any specific threat or targeted at any political group.
The statement stressed that the deployment was a preventive measure designed to provide a secure environment for residents, visitors and participants in the forthcoming political activities.
“The exercise is not targeted at any individual, group, political party or organisation,” the Commissioner said, adding that the heavy presence of security personnel was primarily intended to reassure the public and strengthen security across the state.
Mohammed urged residents to remain calm and continue with their lawful activities, assuring them that the presence of security operatives, particularly in Lafia and other strategic locations, should not be a cause for alarm.
He also appealed to members of the public to cooperate with personnel during stop-and-search operations and to promptly report suspicious persons, movements or activities to the nearest police station or appropriate security agency.
The Command said the joint operation reflects the commitment of the police and sister security agencies to maintaining public safety and ensuring that political activities in Nasarawa State are conducted in a peaceful and secure atmosphere.
Nasarawa: Police, sister agencies begin continuous show of force ahead of political campaigns