Reports reaching us shows that The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has put necessary plans in place towards ensuring free and fair election in the upcoming Governorship election that will take place on the 6th of November in Anambra state, IgbereTV reports.
The Police Force assured citizens of the State and dismiss fears of a likely announcement of a sit-at-home by separatists.
Meanwhile, The Police Force shows readiness to deploy six helicopters in the state to ensure aerial patrol, surveillance and helping hands for ground forces during the polls.
Inspector General of Police, IGP, Usman Baba Alkali made it known on Wednesday in Abuja at a one-day forum on Inclusive Elections in Anambra state conducted by the Press Corps of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Fully represented by a Chief Superintendent of Police CSP, Muyiwa Adejobi, the police boss said no one or group has the power to declare a sit-at-home in any part of the country.
In his words; “I am sure you know that no individual has the right to declare a curfew or sit at home in any part of this country.
“Nigeria is sovereignty. It is a nation and we know such will not be tolerated anywhere and in any part of this country.
“So, we are not aware of any sir at home order from anybody. We know we are working with INEC to make sure we have Anambra Guber election come November 6. That is our stand.
“Before any operation, there is a Standard Operating Procedure which we use to design an operations order and that has been done.
“It has taken care of all possible threats. We have made efforts to deploy both human and material resources to support INEC, to make sure we have a free, fair, credible and acceptable election in Anambra.
“As I speak with you, the IGP is working on repairs of some of our helicopters so that we can have more aerial patrol, surveillance and support. I think about six helicopters are now under repairs as directed by the IGP so that we can fortify our teams and apart from Anambra election, so that we can still deploy them in some of our conflict theatres. So, we are very prepared”.
