Despite several attacks on their facility in the state, Anambra State Police Command has expressed readiness for Saturday’s election.
In the last one week, five facilities belonging to the command have been attacked by unknown gunmen, while close to eight operatives have paid the supreme price.
But yesterday, men of the command, joined by other security agencies embarked on a show of force, saying there were ready for Saturday’s election.
The state police command’s spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga who hinted DAILY POST of the show of force, said the operation which was led by the state police commissioner, CP Echeng Echeng has also improved the deployment of personnel across the state.
He said: “The police, military and other security agencies today (Tuesday) embarked on a show of force in demonstration of the readiness for the forthcoming election, and the assurance of protection of lives and properties, and maintenance of law and order.
“This includes improved personnel deployment and positioning of security forces to attend to security requests ahead, during and after the 2023 general elections in the state.
“The show of force led by the Commissioner of Police, CP Echeng Echeng had the military, navy, DSS, the Nigeria Civil Defence Corps, Federal Road Safety, Immigration Service and other sister agencies in the convoy.”
Meanwhile, the Command on Tuesday, observed a minutes silence for police officers who paid the supreme price during attacks by gunmen.
The Divisional Police Officer of Isiowulu, Idemili North, CSP Francis Williams and three others were among those who lost their lives during Monday morning attack on the police division.
“The CP assured that the Command will not rest on its oars until the criminal elements tormenting the state are brought to justice.”
