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Politics● LowSep 18 · Sep 18, 2026, 3:07 PM

Gombe By-Election: Police announce security measures

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Vanguard Nigeria · Sub-Saharan Africa

…Restrict movement, commercial activities in three LGAs By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Gombe State Police Command has announced security arrangements for Saturday’s by-election into the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency, assuring residents of security before, during and after the exercise. The by-election, scheduled by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for September 19, 2026, will be conducted […] The post Gombe By-Election: Police announce security measures appeared first on Vanguard News.

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