The Nigerian Police Force has drawn a line in the sand ahead of the crucial Anambra State governorship election, issuing a stern warning to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Eastern Security Network (ESN), and all other groups contemplating election disruption.
Zero Tolerance for Election Violence
Police authorities have declared complete readiness to ensure the electoral process proceeds without any form of intimidation or violence. In a strongly worded statement, the Force emphasized that security operatives will be deployed strategically across all polling units and critical infrastructure throughout the state.
'We will not hesitate to deploy our full arsenal against any individual or group that attempts to disrupt the peaceful conduct of the elections,' a senior police official stated during a security briefing in Awka.
Comprehensive Security Measures
The police have outlined comprehensive security arrangements that include:
- Massive deployment of police personnel to all 21 local government areas
- Establishment of joint security task forces with other agencies
- 24/7 surveillance and patrol operations
- Rapid response teams positioned at strategic locations
- Enhanced intelligence gathering and sharing mechanisms
Call for Peaceful Participation
While maintaining their tough stance against potential troublemakers, the police also appealed to residents, political parties, and their supporters to conduct themselves peacefully throughout the election period. Security agencies assured law-abiding citizens of their safety and encouraged full participation in the electoral process.
'We want to reassure all Anambra residents that adequate measures have been put in place to guarantee their safety before, during, and after the elections. Our primary objective is to create an enabling environment for democracy to thrive,' the police statement concluded.
