Security Beefed Up Ahead Of Gov Soludo 2nd Term Inauguration

By Okey Maduforo 

Security operations and sensitization campaigns have been stepped up ahead of the second term Inauguration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo coming up Tuesday next week.

Similarly activities towards the ceremony commences this Sunday with interdenominational church service at the International Conference Center ICC Awka Capital City which would be followed by the inauguration proper.

According to two separate statements signed by the Police Public Relations Officer SP Tochukwu Ikenga and the Commissioner for Information Dr Law Mefor ; 

"The Anambra State Police Command has today, 14th March 2026 intensified security measures across the State as preparations heighten for the second term inauguration of the State Government"

"The Command in collaboration with other security agencies, has also stepped up security advocacy and public sensitisation as well as operations across the State, to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free event"

Ikenga announced that the 100 officers and men who recently passed out from the two weeks arms and combat training at Oji River Police Collage would be complementing the efforts of security operatives on ground.

"Recall that the Police Command received one hundred (100) well trained and equipped personnel on armed and combat training from the Police College Oji River, a few days ago"

"The Officers shall complement the strategically deployed personnel to critical locations, strengthened patrols, and enhanced intelligence gathering to maintain law and order before, during, and after the inauguration ceremony"

"The Command also urges residents, stakeholders, and visitors expected for the event to remain law-abiding and cooperate with security personnel as efforts are being made to guarantee the safety of all dignitaries and members of the public"

"The Anambra State Police Command reiterates its commitment to providing adequate security and ensuring that the inauguration ceremony is conducted in a peaceful and secure atmosphere" Ikenga said.

Similarly the Commissioner for Information Dr Law Mefor explained that ; 

"The schedule is as follows"

" Sunday, March 15, 2026: Interdenominational service by 11 am at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Awka."

"Tuesday, March 17, 2026: Official swearing-in ceremony by 10 am at Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka"

" Sunday, March 22, 2026: Thanksgiving service by 10 am at St Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral, Awka"

"These events mark the commencement of the second term of the solution governor and his deputy, which holds greater promise than the first" Mefor stated.