The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, on Sunday said that as part of measures to guarantee safety and ensure a hitch-free governorship election scheduled for next Saturday in the state, the command has received the Force Headquarters’ Advance Tactical Teams deployed to strengthen the security operations across the state.
Orutugu, who made this disclosure while addressing newsmen in Akwa, the state capital on Sunday, said the deployment, approved by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, is in line with the Force’s strategic operational plan to reinforce local formations with additional manpower and advanced technical support, including helicopters and drones for aerial surveillance.
Orutugu, while receiving the tactical team in Akwa, expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police for his unwavering support and commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property in Anambra State.
“The aerial surveillance will complement ongoing land patrols by tactical units, intelligence operatives, and police special squads strategically deployed across all 21 local government areas of the State.
“The combined efforts of the Command and the newly arrived tactical operatives will further enhance visibility policing, intelligence-driven operations, and rapid response to emerging threats.
“The deployment of helicopters and surveillance drones will enable real-time monitoring of key locations, border communities, and flash points, while ground teams will maintain robust patrols and checkpoint operations across all 21 local government areas of the State,” the state police chief said.
The CP, who reiterated the Command’s readiness to collaborate with sister security agencies and other stakeholders in maintaining peace, law and order, especially as the governorship election draws closer, called on residents of the stateto remain calm, vigilant, and supportive of the Police, by promptly reporting suspicious persons or movements to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency hotlines: 07039194332 or 08039334002.
“The Anambra State Police Command assures the good people of the State of its firm commitment to ensuring a secure environment where law-abiding citizens can go about their lawful duties without fear or intimidation,” Orutugu said.
