The Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG Benjamin Okolo, fdc, has officially assumed duty as the Supervisory Officer in charge of all police personnel deployed for the November 8, 2025 Anambra State Governorship Election.
A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, on Thursday said DIG Okolo, who represented the Inspector General of Police, officially took over the security command on November 6, 2025, ahead of Saturday’s poll.
According to the statement, Okolo, alongside DIG Yakubu Kwazhi, mni, the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Operations, had earlier represented the IGP during the signing of the Peace Accord by political flag bearers and at key stakeholders’ engagements.
It noted that the senior officer will oversee operational logistics, coordinate field deployments, and ensure strict adherence to the Force’s Rules of Engagement during the election.
“The deployment forms part of the strategic security measures approved by the Inspector General of Police to ensure a peaceful, credible, and professionally managed election environment across Anambra State,” the statement added.
The Force assured residents of its readiness to protect the electoral process, safeguard lives and property, and enforce the law without bias or compromise.
Citizens were urged to remain peaceful and cooperate fully with security operatives detailed for election duties.
Assisting DIG Okolo in the coordination of the election security operations are AIG Akoh Benedict Gabriel, the Commissioner of Police for the election, CP Abayomi Shogunle, PhD, fsi, other Commissioners of Police deployed across the 21 Local Government Areas, and other strategic senior officers.
For emergency or election-related security issues, DIG Okolo can be reached on 08033299629.
DIG Okolo Takes Charge of Election Security in Anambra, Assures Residents of Credible, Peaceful Poll
