In preparation for the forthcoming Governorship Election in Anambra State, the State Police Command has received the Force Headquarters Advance Tactical Teams deployed to reinforce the security architecture across the state.
The deployment, approved by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, is part of a strategic operational plan aimed at bolstering local formations with additional manpower and advanced technical resources, including helicopters and drones for aerial surveillance.
In a statement issued by SP Ikenga Tochukwu, Police Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Police Command, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, minps, PhD, expressed deep appreciation to the Inspector-General for his steadfast support and commitment to safeguarding lives and property in the state.
According to CP Orutugu, the aerial surveillance operations will complement ongoing land patrols by tactical units, intelligence operatives, and police special squads strategically positioned across all 21 Local Government Areas of Anambra State. He noted that the combined efforts of the Command and the newly deployed tactical operatives will further strengthen visibility policing, intelligence-driven operations, and swift response to potential security threats.
“The deployment of helicopters and surveillance drones will enable real-time monitoring of key locations, border communities, and flashpoints,” CP Orutugu stated. “Meanwhile, ground teams will sustain intensive patrols and checkpoint operations across the state to maintain public order.”
The Commissioner reaffirmed the Command’s readiness to collaborate with sister security agencies and relevant stakeholders in maintaining peace and stability, particularly as the Governorship Election approaches.
He urged residents to remain calm, vigilant, and cooperative with the Police by reporting suspicious movements or activities to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency hotlines: 07039194332 or 08039334002.
The Anambra State Police Command assured residents of its unwavering commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment where citizens can exercise their civic responsibilities without fear or intimidation.