Security chiefs in Anambra State convened on Monday, May 5, 2025, in a closed-door meeting to fine-tune security preparations ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s scheduled visit to the state on Wednesday, May 8. The meeting was aimed at reinforcing security architecture across critical locations in the state.
According to SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Anambra State Police Command, the five-hour session brought together heads of key security agencies who engaged in comprehensive briefings and threat assessments to ensure a safe and hitch-free presidential visit.
Key discussions centered on joint operational deployment, enhanced patrols, inter-agency coordination, and contingency planning. Particular attention was given to intelligence sharing, surveillance strategies, and safeguarding the state capital and other strategic locations.
Participating agencies included the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Security, Air Vice Marshal Ben Chiobi (Rtd).
The Anambra State security apparatus reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety of the President, visiting dignitaries, and citizens, while maintaining peace and order throughout the duration of the visit.