The police headquarters in Abuja has deployed its tactical teams, including helicopters and drones, as part of measures to ensure safety and a hitch-free governorship election on November 8 in Anambra.

Police spokesman Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.

“As part of ongoing efforts to guarantee safety and ensure a hitch-free governorship election in Anambra, the  Police Command in the state has received the Force Headquarters Advance Tactical Teams deployed to strengthen the security architecture across the state.

“The deployment, approved by the Inspector-General of Police (I-G) Kayode Egbetokun, is in line with the police strategic operational plan to reinforce local formations with additional manpower and advanced technical support, including helicopters and drones for aerial surveillance,” he said.

Receiving the tactical teams in Awka, police commissioner Ikioye Orutugu thanked the inspector general of police for his support and commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property in Anambra.

According to Mr Orutugu, the aerial surveillance will complement ongoing land patrols by tactical units, intelligence operatives, and police special squads strategically deployed across the 21 LGAs.

He said that the combined efforts of the command and the  tactical operatives would further enhance visibility policing, intelligence-driven operations, and rapid response to emerging threats.

Mr Oturugu stated that the deployment of helicopters and surveillance drones would enable real-time monitoring of key locations, border communities, and flashpoints.

According to him, the ground teams will maintain robust patrols and checkpoint operations across all 21 LGAs.

Mr Orutugu 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 approaches.

He 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 commissioner assured residents of the command’s firm commitment to ensuring a secure environment, where law-abiding citizens can go about their lawful duties without fear or intimidation before, during, and after the poll. 

(NAN)