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ANAMBRA POLICE COMMAND URGES POLITICAL PARTIES TO AVAIL POLICE THEIR TIME TABLE FOR POLITICAL RALLIES



_orders officers to display high level of professionalism and operate within the ambit of the law_


The Commissioner Of Police Anambra State Command CP Tony Olofu today 28/09/2021, reiterated his earlier request for Political Parties to forward schedules of their Political activities to the command as they commence political campaigns within the state. The CP alluded to the fact that campaigns is a critical part of the electioneering process.


In a statement made available by the police spokesperson in the state DSP Ikenga Tochukwu however stated that having the time table will therefore enable the Police high command provide adequate security for the safety of participants at such events the CP stated. 


The Command he said  shall also deploy other tactical and operational units as well as traffic control policemen to strategic points to ensure that the existing public safety and order in the state is sustained. The teams, are expected to carry out security patrols, surveillance, traffic control and patrols in conjunction with sister security agents.


This will definitely prevent hoodlums from launching attacks on unsuspecting party faithfuls and properly secure such events. 


The Commissioner of Police  however, admonished such officers that would be deployed for this assignment to display high level of professionalism and operate within the context of the law. He also, called on members of the public to coordinate themselves and cooperate with the police and other security agents in the course of discharging their constitutional responsibilities.

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