The Nigeria Police Force has stepped up security preparations for the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State, deploying tactical teams, helicopters, and drones across the state.
Naijaonpoint reports that the Police Public Relations Officer in Anambra, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Awka.
The police mouthpiece noted that the deployment followed approval by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
“As part of ongoing efforts to guarantee safety and ensure a hitch-free governorship election in Anambra, the Police Command in the state has received the Force Headquarters Advance Tactical Teams deployed to strengthen the security architecture across the state,” Ikenga said.
According to Ikenga, the IGP’s approval is part of a broader operational plan aimed at reinforcing local formations with additional manpower and advanced technical support.
“The deployment includes helicopters and drones for aerial surveillance,” he stated. “It is designed to enhance the command’s capacity to ensure peace, safety, and free movement of voters before, during, and after the election.”
The measure, he added, aligns with the Force Headquarters’ strategic vision to maintain public confidence and ensure credible polls in collaboration with other security agencies.
Receiving the tactical teams in Awka, the Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, commended the Inspector-General for his “unwavering commitment” to the safety of lives and property in Anambra.
Orutugu explained that the new deployments would complement ongoing ground patrols and intelligence-led operations across the state’s 21 local government areas.
“The aerial surveillance will support the work of our land-based tactical units, intelligence operatives, and special squads strategically stationed across all LGAs,” Orutugu said.
“This combined effort will boost visibility policing, improve intelligence-driven operations, and enable rapid response to any emerging threats.”
Drones to Monitor Border Communities and Flashpoints
The commissioner disclosed that helicopters and surveillance drones would enable real-time monitoring of key locations, border communities, and identified flashpoints.
He said the ground teams would also sustain robust patrols and checkpoints in all 21 local government areas to deter criminal elements.
“The command is fully ready to work with sister agencies and stakeholders to maintain peace, law, and order as the election draws near,” Orutugu assured.
Orutugu called on residents to remain calm and vigilant while cooperating with the police by reporting suspicious movements or persons through the command’s emergency hotlines: 07039194332 or 08039334002.
He reaffirmed the police’s determination to guarantee a safe environment where citizens can exercise their franchise without fear or intimidation.
“Our commitment is firm: to ensure that law-abiding citizens go about their duties before, during, and after the election in a secure atmosphere,” he concluded.
Naijaonpoint reports that the Anambra election has drawn nationwide attention, with security agencies pledging a coordinated approach to forestall violence.
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