The Anambra State Police Command stated that it has shut off flashpoint locations to provide adequate security coverage before, during, and after Saturday’s byelections in the state.
Bye-elections are being held in Anambra South Senatorial District to elect a senator and in the Onitsha North 1 constituency for the state House of Assembly.
The command’s spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga, stated in a press release on Saturday that the reinforcement aims to enhance the existing security architecture in the affected areas and ensure a smooth, peaceful, and credible voting process.
He said, “As part of the build-up to the forthcoming bye-election in the state, massive deployment of personnel and operational assets is currently ongoing across identified flashpoints and other sensitive areas to ensure adequate security coverage before, during, and after the election.
“The reinforcement is designed to strengthen the existing security architecture across the affected areas and ensure a hitch-free, peaceful, and credible electoral process.
“The Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Godwin Eze, who is the Supervisory Officer in charge of the election, has assured residents of adequate security throughout the exercise.
“He further urged Ndi Anambra to remain law-abiding, cooperate with security personnel, and freely exercise their civic responsibility without fear or intimidation.”
Ikenga noted that the Police Command is committed to neutrality, professionalism, and the protection of lives and property during the exercise.
