The Anambra State Police Command has stepped up its preparations for the forthcoming November 8, 2025 governorship election by conducting intensive election security training and refresher courses for its personnel across the state.
According to the Command, the ongoing exercise is part of efforts to ensure a peaceful, credible, and well-secured electoral process. The training sessions, organized in collaboration with relevant Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and stakeholders, cut across all Area Commands, Divisions, and Tactical Units.
They focus on key areas such as professional conduct during elections, crowd management, intelligence sharing, inter-agency collaboration, and the protection of fundamental human rights.
Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc, minps, PhD, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to neutrality, professionalism, and integrity throughout the election period. He noted that the continuous capacity-building efforts are aimed at enhancing officers’ operational readiness and ensuring the safety of voters, electoral materials, and officials.
The Command also appealed to residents to remain law-abiding and cooperate with security agencies to guarantee a smooth and hitch-free electoral exercise across the state.