IGP Deploys Arms and Ammunition To Anambra Police Command Ahead Of Guber, HOA Elections

Anambra Police Command has taken delivery of arms and ammunition from the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Alkali Baba Usman, for the prosecution of the Saturday 18th March, 2023 House of Assembly election in the state.

Anambra Police Command has taken delivery of arms and ammunition from the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Alkali Baba Usman, for the prosecution of the Saturday 18th March, 2023 House of Assembly election in the state.

The PPRO also noted in the statement that AIG Rudolf Obe Echebi, has assumed duty as AIG Election for Anambra and Enugu State Commands which make up Zone 13 with Headquarters at Ukpo Dunukofia LGA of Anambra State.
According to Ikenga, the AIG has also visited the Headquarters of the State Police Command where he reviewed security arrangements for the State House of Assembly election and he has proceeded to Enugu State Command in continuation of his assignment.

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“The Commissioner of Police (election) for the State, Mr. Adeoye, briefed the AIG on programmes lined up to carry all stakeholders along to ensure peace especially after the election. “Other senior officers deployed to Anambra Command for this national assignment include DCP Johnson Adenola – Anambra South; DCP Polycarp Emeka – Anambra Central and DCP Yusuf Ajape – Anambra North Senatorial Districts respectively,” the PPRO added.

By Ovat Abeng