Police order crackdown on campaign vandalism, military assures INEC of security support, neutrality

From Molly Kilete , Abuja, and Noah Ebije, Kaduna
The Nigeria Police Force has ordered a nationwide crackdown on political thugs and their sponsors involved in the destruction of campaign billboards, posters and banners, warning that those found culpable would be arrested and prosecuted, while the Army has assured the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of adequate security support and strict neutrality throughout the electoral process.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has consequently directed Commissioners of Police across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to take proactive measures against the growing...