5,000 AP officers to keep peace in 2027 elections
Approximately 5,000 Administration Police officers will be deployed to join other officers to keep peace during the 2027 general elections..
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Approximately 5,000 Administration Police (AP) officers are set to be deployed to ensure peace during the 2027 general election.
- A deployment of 5,000 Administration Police officers is planned.
- The announcement was made by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja.
- These officers will join others in maintaining security during the upcoming 2027 general election.
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