The IGP said the security measure is to ensure a peaceful, transparent, and credible exercise.
In a post on its official X handle on Friday, the command stated that the police carried out the arrests and recoveries from September 1 to 10, 2024.
The IGP said the students, five other passengers and two other victims who were already in the captivity of the kidnappers were on August 22 rescued by the police.
Amnesty International has condemned Nigerian security operatives for “deliberately” killing protesters during Thursday’s nationwide demonstrations.
The council condemned what it described as an assassination attempt on the gubernatorial candidate.
The House of Representatives has waded into the face-off between the PSC and the IGP over recruitment into the force.
Since the protest broke out over a week ago, Kenyan police have shot dead about 25 protesters, abducting over 50 and injuring hundreds.
The judge described Governor Yusuf’s order directing the police to arrest Mr Ado-Bayero without lawful justification as threatening his fundamental rights.
The alleged hackers are between 34 and 38 years.
Justice Abdullahi Muhammad-Liman adjourned the matter until June 13 for a ruling on the matter of jurisdiction.
