The Nigeria Police Force have warned against the display of pets, especially dogs at polling units on election day.
The warning was issued in a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer.
He claimed it is against the Electoral Act’s rules to bring dogs to polling places on election day.
He claims that the police won’t tolerate such behavior since it would constitute voter harassment and intimidation.
“The provision of Section 126 (1) of the Electoral Act 2022, explains clearly those actions exhibited by the 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.
Adejobi, therefore, warned those who intend to display their dogs for whatever purpose at the polling units, to desist.
