In a sustained effort to ensure a peaceful, credible, and well-secured governorship election in Anambra State, the State Police Command has continued to expose its personnel to intensive election security training and refresher courses in partnership with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and relevant stakeholders.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the training cuts across all Area Commands, Divisions, and Tactical Units, focusing on professional conduct during elections, crowd management, intelligence sharing, inter-agency collaboration, and the protection of fundamental human rights.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, minps, PhD, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to upholding the principles of neutrality, professionalism, and integrity throughout the forthcoming election. He noted that the ongoing capacity-building sessions are aimed at enhancing officers’ operational readiness and ensuring the safety of voters, electoral materials, and officials.
The Command further urged residents to remain law-abiding and to cooperate with security agencies to guarantee a peaceful and hitch-free electoral exercise across the state.
