Attacks: Anambra CP calls on political parties to submit rally schedules

CP Tony Olofu, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, has ordered political parties participating in the upcoming governorship election in Anambra to submit their rally schedules to the command.

Olofu issued the order in the wake of recent attacks in the State on supporters of various political parties, which resulted in the deaths of four people.

The State Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, said the schedule would help police ensure security in all rally venues in a press release.

“The CP reiterated his earlier request that political parties send schedules of their political activities to the command as soon as they begin political campaigns in the state,” he said.

“The CP mentioned that campaigns are an important aspect of the electioneering process. As a result, the police high command will be able to provide adequate security for the safety of attendees at such events.”

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He went on to say that this would allow the command to deploy other tactical and operational units, as well as traffic control officers, to strategic locations to maintain the state’s current public safety and order.

“In collaboration with sister security agents, the teams are expected to conduct security patrols, surveillance, traffic control, and patrols. This will definitely deter hoodlums from attacking unwitting party members and ensure that such events are properly secured.

“The CP, on the other hand, cautioned officers who would be assigned to this task to act professionally and within the law.

“In the course of discharging their constitutional responsibilities, he also called on members of the public to coordinate and cooperate with the police and other security agents,” he added.