Central Regional Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha confirmed the deployment of plainclothes DCI officers for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, while denying claims of unmarked police vehicles being used.

• Joshua Nkanatha, the Central Regional Commissioner, addressed concerns raised by Cleophas Malala regarding unmarked vehicles.
• DCI detectives were confirmed to be operating in civilian attire as part of standard security operations.
• The by-election proceeded peacefully with over 1,000 police officers ensuring security at 114 polling stations.