Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, psc, mnips, today 28th August 2026 received a delegation of accredited election observers at the Command Headquarters in Awka, assuring them of the readiness of the Police and other sister security agencies to ensure a peaceful, secure and credible Local Government Election in the State. This was contained in a statement signed by SP. Ikenga Tochukwu, Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, Awka.
The statement reads: “The CP reiterated that the Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, has harmonised its operational plans and deployed adequate personnel and logistics across the 21 Local Government Areas of the State to provide a secure environment for voters, electoral officials, accredited observers and other stakeholders throughout the electoral process.
“CP Nnanna further assured the observers and the people of Anambra that security personnel have been strategically positioned to facilitate the ease of movement of law-abiding citizens while firmly responding to any act capable of threatening the peace and security of the State.
“The Commissioner of Police called on residents to come out and exercise their civic responsibilities without fear, assuring that the Command and its sister security agencies will continue to work together to protect lives and property before, during and after the election.
“In attendance were the representatives of Nigeria Youth for the Advancement of Democracy Initiative, Abuja, Grassroots Women Empowerment Association of Nigeria, Nigeria Progressive Women and youth development initiatives and Youth for Agriculture initiatives, ” it also added.
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