The Nigeria Police Force has cautioned against the use of dogs and other pets at polling units for the upcoming governorship and state house of assembly elections. 

The Force spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi said in a statement that dogs could be classed as offensive weapons as their owners/handlers can use them to intimidate, harass and cause assault and bodily harm to others. 

This warning came on the heels of speculations that some persons are planning to hit polling units with their dogs and other pets as part of efforts to wade off thugs and other electoral offenders.