The Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has ordered that all government buildings and critical infrastructures across the country be adequately protected as part of preparation for the forthcoming elections.

Abba also warned all police officers to maintain high level of professionalism and discipline throughout the elections or face grave sanction.

In a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Spokesman Emmanuel Ojukwu, the IGP directed all Zonal Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and Commissioners of Police to ensure tight security during the elections.

He re-affirmed the Force determination to deal with persons planning violence during the elections in line with the law.

He said: “Any glimpse of ineptitude by any member of the Police Force during the poll will attract grave sanction, hence all police officers must maintain high level of professionalism and discipline throughout the polling process.