In anticipation of the upcoming governorship election in Anambra State, law enforcement authorities have initiated sweeping operations targeting known hotspots of unrest throughout the entire region.
The Police Commissioner for Anambra State, Ikioye Orutugu, directed the implementation of a unified security sweep across potential trouble spots precisely two weeks prior to the voting day.
During a public release issued on Tuesday, October 28, Tochukwu Ikenga, the official spokesperson for the Command, explained that this initiative is designed to suppress rising dangers associated with political hooliganism, clashes linked to secret societies, and the unauthorized holding of weapons, all while guaranteeing a protected and tranquil voting experience. “Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Tactical Commanders must intensify intelligence-driven operations and coordinated security raids across identified flashpoints in their respective areas of jurisdiction,” the statement read.
As relayed by Ikenga, Orutugu highlighted that reliable intelligence assessments have revealed that specific persons and organizations, operating under the umbrella of various political factions, could be rallying young people for acts of aggression in the lead-up to and throughout the duration of the electoral timeframe.
The top police official issued a stern admonition that his unit would under no circumstances permit efforts to disturb communal harmony, harass those casting ballots, or sabotage legitimate voting mechanisms. He stressed once again that officers would uphold an impartial and apolitical posture, further noting that their core responsibilities encompass defending human lives and possessions, upholding the soundness of the balloting procedure, and applying legal standards equitably without favoritism.
This particular advancement occurred just one day following the declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) affirming that Anambra State stands completely ready for the gubernatorial contest. Such a proclamation stemmed from an extensive seven-day evaluation visit focused on preparedness, undertaken by a senior team dispatched from INEC’s central office in Abuja, under the guidance of Rhoda Gumus, the National Commissioner responsible for Election Planning and Monitoring, during which she inspected infrastructure, supply chains, and protective measures spanning the whole territory.
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