The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Ikioye Orutugu, says local vigilante groups will not be involved in election security during the November 8 governorship poll in the state.
Orutugu disclosed this on Monday during visits to the Ihiala area command and Oraifite divisions as part of his ongoing statewide engagements on election security preparedness and community sensitisation.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to protecting lives and property and ensuring a peaceful, secure, and credible election.
The commissioner said genuine patriotism during elections meant rejecting intimidation, resisting fear-based narratives, and participating freely in the democratic process.
Addressing officers and men under the area commands, Orutugu urged them to uphold discipline, professionalism, courtesy, and the highest operational standards throughout the election period.
“Policing must remain people-centred, intelligence-driven, and rooted in the protection of human rights,” he said.
He added that the joint security framework in the state remained active and would be reinforced across communities to prevent criminal infiltration and maintain peace before, during, and after the election.
“We urge Ndi Anambra to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and proactive in providing credible information that can support ongoing security operations,” Orutugu said.
