The Police in Anambra have assured residents of their safety during the August 16, by-elections in the state.
Tochukwu Ikenga, the spokesperson for the Anambra Police Command said flashpoint areas across the state have been locked done to ensure complete security coverage before during and after the polls.
The by-elections are taking place in Anambra South Senatorial District to elect a senator and in Onitsha North 1 constituency for the state House of Assembly.
In a press statement issued on Saturday, Ikenga said the police in the state have reinforced their security architecture to improve and strengthen the already existing system in Anambra.
He said the police are committed to ensuring a violence-free, hitch-free and credible election.
He noted that officers have been deployed on strategic positions following the identification of falshoongs and other sensitive areas in Anna ra.
In addition, Ikenga noted that the Assistant Inspector General of Police Godwin Eze is on the ground to ensure effective and efficient conduct of the men of the force.
“The Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Godwin Eze, who is the Supervisory Officer in charge of the election, has assured residents of adequate security throughout the exercise.
“He further urged Ndi Anambra to remain law-abiding, cooperate with security personnel, and to freely exercise their civic responsibility without fear or intimidation,” Ikenga noted.