— Assures of smooth traffic, security coordination during polls
By Chigozie Igbo Jr
As part of preparations for the Anambra State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 1,500 personnel and logistics vehicles across the state to ensure a seamless and secure election process.
The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, mni, fca, fcti, cpfa, made the announcement through his representative, Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) S.T. Agure, PSC, JP, of the Federal Operations Department, National Headquarters, Abuja, during an official address to personnel in Awka.
Welcoming the Corps Marshal’s representative, the Sector Commander, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, highlighted activities undertaken in the build-up to the election. These include training sessions conducted by INEC officials, inter-agency security meetings, the signing of a peace accord by governorship candidates, and the inspection and certification of vehicles designated for electoral duties.
Asekhauno further disclosed that additional personnel and vehicles were being drawn from Edo, Delta, Imo, and Enugu States to strengthen operational capacity. She explained that FRSC, in collaboration with other security agencies, would restrict movement into Anambra from midnight on Friday, while measures have been put in place to guarantee the unhindered movement of electoral materials.
She added that FRSC staff have been deployed to the situation room alongside other security agencies to coordinate reports and respond promptly to emergencies during the election.
Addressing the deployed personnel, ACM Agure conveyed the Corps Marshal’s goodwill and charged officers to remain professional, disciplined, and civil in their interactions with the public. He emphasized the importance of proper identification, avoidance of overzealousness, and strict adherence to operational ethics throughout the exercise.
He also distributed booklets titled “Code of Conduct & Rules of Engagement for Security Personnel on Electoral Duty,” reminding officers that all certified vehicles must be roadworthy and that personnel must work in synergy with sister agencies for optimal results.
The FRSC Anambra State Sector Command reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a safe, peaceful, and orderly governorship election. It called on all road users to cooperate with security agencies, obey traffic directives, and report any emergencies or suspicious movements to the nearest FRSC unit or command center.
“Together, let’s make the Anambra gubernatorial election a success,” the statement concluded.