Ahead of First Lady’s visit to Anambra, joint security agencies profile travel routes for safety

By Ifeizu Joe

The Anambra State Police Command, in synergy with other security and safety agencies, have commenced profiling of routes to be traveled by wife of the President of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.

Mrs Tinubu is scheduled to visit Anambra on Thursday this week to flag off the South East food bank initiative under her NGO, Renewed Hope Initiative.

A press release by the state police command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga stated that the route assessment which was embarked upon by joint security agencies on Monday and led by the state police commissioner, CP Nnanna Oji Ama was the first phase.

In the press release, he stated that “This is the first phase of a comprehensive security and safety assessment across strategic locations in the state ahead of the planned visit of high-profile dignitaries to Anambra.

“The exercise is part of the command’s proactive, intelligence-led security strategy to identify potential vulnerabilities, validate existing security arrangements and reinforce operational readiness around designated venues, major access routes, critical infrastructure and other strategic locations.

“The assessment focuses on threat identification, intelligence coordination, access and movement control, strategic deployment, traffic management, emergency response capability and protection of lives and property.

“It is being conducted through enhanced inter-agency coordination to ensure a seamless and unified security architecture before, during and after the visit.”

He stated that the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, psc, mnips, has directed all Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders and Divisional Police Officers to undertake comprehensive assessments within their respective Areas of Responsibility and immediately address identified security gaps.

“The CP further directed all personnel deployed for the assignment to maintain maximum vigilance, operational discipline and professionalism, while remaining courteous and responsive to members of the public.

“He emphasised that all operations must be conducted within the framework of the law and with full respect for fundamental human rights,” Ikenga stated.

He quoted the commissioner as assuring the public that the command, working closely with sister security and safety agencies, has commenced necessary measures to ensure a secure, orderly and incident-free environment throughout the period of the visit.