The Anambra State Police Command has announced the arrival of Advanced Tactical Teams from the Force Headquarters, deployed to bolster security operations across the state.
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This move is part of continuous efforts to enhance public safety and ensure a smooth, hitch-free governorship election.
The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, disclosed this while addressing journalists in Awka on Sunday.
Orutugu said the deployment, approved by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, is in line with the Force’s strategic operational plan to reinforce local formations with additional manpower and advanced technical support, including helicopters and drones for aerial surveillance.
He thanked the Inspector-General of Police for his unwavering support and commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property in Anambra State.
“The aerial surveillance will complement ongoing land patrols by tactical units, intelligence operatives, and police special squads strategically deployed across all 21 local government areas of the State.
“The combined efforts of the Command and the newly arrived tactical operatives will further enhance visibility policing, intelligence-driven operations, and rapid response to emerging threats.
“The deployment of helicopters and surveillance drones will enable real-time monitoring of key locations, border communities, and flash points, while ground teams will maintain robust patrols and checkpoint operations across all 21 local government areas of the State,” he said.
