Forward of Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State, the Police Command has commenced aerial surveillance throughout the state’s 21 Native Authorities Areas to make sure a hitch-free train.
Final week, the Command took supply of helicopters and surveillance drones for monitoring election actions, gear that will probably be deployed by the eight Service Instructions working throughout the state.
Equally, about 45,000 safety personnel drawn from numerous providers have arrived in Anambra and are at the moment being deployed to the 326 electoral wards throughout the state.
In accordance with the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the aerial surveillance will complement ongoing land patrols by tactical models, intelligence operatives, and particular police squads strategically deployed throughout all native authorities areas.
Ikenga defined that the mixed operations intention to strengthen visibility policing, intelligence-driven safety, and fast response to rising threats in the course of the election.
“The deployment of helicopters and surveillance drones will allow real-time monitoring of key places, border communities, and flashpoints, whereas floor groups will keep sturdy patrols and checkpoints throughout all LGAs,” he mentioned.
He reaffirmed the Command’s readiness to collaborate with sister safety businesses and different stakeholders to take care of peace, legislation, and order earlier than, throughout, and after the ballot.
The police spokesman additionally urged residents to stay calm and vigilant, and to report suspicious individuals or actions to the closest police station or by way of the Command’s emergency hotlines: 07039194332 or 08039334002.
The Anambra State Police Command assured residents of its agency dedication to making sure a peaceable and safe electoral atmosphere, the place law-abiding residents can train their civic duties with out concern or intimidation.
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