The article reports that the Nigeria Police Force is investigating some political figures for making potentially harmful statements related to the upcoming 2027 elections. This includes Sainna Buba, the Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, and Danjuma Shekwolo, the Chairman of Kuje Area Council. They allegedly made threats against residents regarding their voting choices. The police have also arrested 154 people during the Osun State governorship election for various offenses, and these suspects are still being investigated. The police emphasized that making inciting comments about elections is a crime and warned political leaders to avoid such statements. Additionally, the police are facing challenges in prosecuting cases due to a lack of witnesses coming forward to provide evidence. They are urging the public to help by sharing information without fear. In a separate note, the article briefly mentions a police response to the use of tear gas against protesting pensioners in Lagos, stating that while the police respect their right to protest, it must be done lawfully. The police have previously invited pensioners to discuss their grievances in a proper manner.
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