Anambra Showdown 2025: Police receive advance tactical teams, step up aerial surveillance

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By Madu Obi

As part of efforts to guarantee safety and ensure a hitch-free Anambra governorship election on November 8, the state Police Command has received the Force Headquarters Advance Tactical Teams deployed to strengthen the security architecture across all the over 5,000 polling units in the state.

The deployment, approved by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, is in line with the strategic operational plan of the Police to reinforce local formations with additional manpower and advanced technical support, including helicopters and drones for aerial surveillance.

Receiving the tactical teams in Awka, Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, expressed appreciation to the IGP for his unwavering support and commitment towards ensuring the safety of lives and property in Anambra State before, during and after the election.

According to the CP, the aerial surveillance will complement ongoing land patrols by tactical units, intelligence operatives, and police special squads strategically deployed across all 21 local government areas of the state.

He emphasized that the combined efforts of the Command and the newly arrived tactical operatives will further enhance visibility policing, intelligence- driven operations, and rapid response to emerging threats.

The CP added that the deployment of helicopters and surveillance drones will enable real-time monitoring of key locations, border communities, and flash points, while ground teams will maintain robust patrols and checkpoint operations across all the 21 local government areas of the state.

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 draws closer.

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.

He also assured of the firm commitment of security operatives to ensuring a secure environment where law-abiding citizens can go about their lawful duties without fear or intimidation.