IGP Promises Adequate Security, Neutral Police Conduct At Anambra Supplementary Election

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP MD Abubakar, CFR, NPM, mni, psc, has assured Nigerians that the police is ready to provide adequate security in and around Anambra State as it prepares for the forthcoming supplementary governorship election on Saturday, 30th November, 2013.

Earlier security arrangements for the 16th November election are still in place, while the Force will continue to maintain its optimal presence in the State until the successful conclusion of the election.

The IGP urged his subordinates and other security agencies to guarantee a "seamless and hitch-free conduct" of the process. He charged the officers of the law to "remain steadfast, focused and neutral" while exhibiting "the highest level of professionalism in the course of discharging their duties" both during and after the period of the elections in the state.

The IGP also pleaded the people of Anambra State for peace, urging them to cooperate with the Police and other relevant security agencies to maintain peace and order.

He expects fair play from the politicians, traditional rulers, and opinion leaders in the state, and calls on them to help educate their followers on the need to allow the  Independent National Electoral Commision (INEC) and other Government agencies to see the process of the election through.

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