The Commissioner of Police in charge of the Anambra State Governorship Election, CP Abayomi Shogunle, PhD, fsi, on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, hosted heads of all security agencies in the state in a strategic meeting aimed at harmonizing and strengthening existing operational frameworks ahead of the November 8 governorship election.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, the meeting held at the State Police Command Headquarters, Awka, brought together Service Commanders from the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
In his address, CP Shogunle reiterated the collective commitment of all security agencies to ensure a peaceful, credible, and violence-free election in Anambra State. He emphasized the importance of coordination and synergy among the agencies, real-time intelligence sharing, joint patrols, and professional conduct of personnel before, during, and after the polls.
The Service Commanders, in their separate remarks, pledged full cooperation and reaffirmed their readiness to maintain law and order, safeguard voters, election officials, materials, and critical national infrastructure throughout the election period.
CP Shogunle assured residents and political actors that the security agencies have jointly reviewed identified flashpoints, mapped out deployment strategies, and established rapid response mechanisms to swiftly tackle any attempt to disrupt public peace.
The security agencies collectively urged the electorate to remain law-abiding, eschew violence, and exercise their civic rights without fear or intimidation. Political parties and candidates were also advised to play by the rules and caution their supporters against actions capable of jeopardizing the peace.
“The Anambra State Security Architecture remains resolute and united in ensuring that the will of the people through the ballot prevails,” the statement read.
Residents are encouraged to report suspicious persons or movements to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency number 112, or call 07039194332 for prompt response.