Anambra Governorship Election: Police commissioner orders raids on flashpoints
The commissioner of police in Anambra, Ikioye Orutugu, has ordered coordinated security raids on identified flashpoints across the state ahead of its November 8 governorship election.
The police spokesman in the state, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
The commissioner stated that the measure is aimed at nipping any emerging threats of political thuggery, cult-related violence and illegal possession of firearms in the bud, with the overall goal of ensuring a secure and peaceful electoral environment.
”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 in the state,” he said.
He noted that credible intelligence reports indicated that certain individuals and groups, acting on behalf of political interests, might be mobilising youths for violent activities before and during the election period.
Mr Orutugu explained that the command would not tolerate any attempt to disrupt public peace, intimidate voters, or undermine lawful electoral processes.
He reiterated that the police remained neutral and non-partisan in the electoral process.
According to the commissioner, the duty of police is to protect the lives and property of the people, safeguard the integrity of the electoral space, and enforce the law without fear, favour, or political influence.
(NAN)
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