Anambra Poll: Police Commences Air Surveillance As 45,000 Security Personnel Arrive Awka

By Okey Maduforo

Ahead of the Saturday gubernatorial election in Anambra state the Police Command has commenced air surveillance across the 21 local government areas in a bid to ensure a hitch free process.

Recall that last week the Command took delivery of helicopters and drones for the monitoring of the exercise in the area which according to the Command would be used by the eight Service Commands in the state.

Similarly a total of 45,000 security operatives have also arrived Anambra state and are currently being deployed to the 326 electoral wards in the state.

The operatives made up of the eight Service Commands in the state are to ensure strict compliance to the laws and guidelines concerning the election on Saturday.

According to the Police Pubic Relations Officer SP Tochukwu Ikenga, 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. He emphasized that 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.

He stated that 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 the 21 Local Government Areas of the State.

He reaffirmed 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.

He further urged residents to 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.