By Eberechi Ogbonna
The Nigeria Police Force has warned against the display of pets, especially dogs at polling units on election day.
Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi gave the warning in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
He said going to polling units with dogs on election day breaches the Electoral Act 2022 adding that dogs fall into the category of” offensive weapons”
“The provision of Section 126 (1) of the Electoral Act 2022, explains clearly those actions exhibited by electorate that constitute electoral breaches and are punishable under the law.
“Paragraph (f) mentions possession of weapons calculated to intimidate voters and electoral officers.
“Dogs could be classed as offensive weapons as their owners or handlers can use them to intimidate, harass and cause assault and bodily harm to others,” he added.
The Spokesman therefore, warned those who intend to display their dogs for whatever purpose at the polling units, to stop it.
