Anambra Governorship Election: IGP Assures Of Effective Security

The Nigerian Police Force has assured the nation of its commitment to secure the public space and uphold democratic values in the November sixth Anambra governorship election.

The Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, gave the assurance at a meeting held at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, as part of efforts to specifically contain the activities of criminal elements in the South-East, and particularly guarantee a safe and secure environment for the Anambra election.

The IGP further stated that the leadership of the Force has commenced reorganization, re-equipping, training and re-orientation for the Police Mobile Force, with the aim of strengthening its operational capacity and re-situating the unit to accomplish the task of confronting violent crimes in the country.

He charged the Squadron Commanders to step up their supervisory roles to ensure their personnel demonstrate high level of professionalism, firmness, courage and respect for human rights while carrying out their duties.

The IGP noted that the Nigeria Police Force, in the coming days, will be implementing a robust national security action plan to refocus the internal security dynamics of the country; in addition to securing the electoral processes in the Anambra governorship election, including the protection of personnel and materials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and other critical national infrastructure.

The Police boss noted that the Police Mobile Force, will as usual, form a critical component of the operational plan, aimed at deterring any subversive elements from threatening or disrupting the smooth conduct of the election, adding that the Force will continue to do all within its powers to combat all forms of criminality and violent crimes, including banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism and violent extremism, amongst others, across the country.