On his continued tour to different Police formations in the State and his drive to ensure smooth and peaceful election come November this year CP Ikioye Orutugu, strategically engaged in community security awareness at Ihiala Area Command and Oraifite Division.
During the engagements, the CP interacted with some stakeholders including the President General of Ihiala Community, Commander Agunechemba Vigilante Group, the Youth Chairman, and a representative of the Local Government Chairman,officers and men of the Police Command operating in the respective jurisdictions in a statement issued by the Spokesperson of the Command Tochukwu IKENGA sent to thetentaclesnews.com.ng
In Ihiala Area Command, CP Orutugu expressed optimism about the security structural deficit, having come to an end. He commended the good people of Ihiala and Oraifite for their courage, civic responsibility, and continued cooperation with security agencies, noting that the communities have demonstrated resilience and collective resolve by refusing to allow criminal elements to influence political participation or disrupt community stability.
While in Oraifite, CP Orutugu expressed appreciation with the cooperation of other Security Agencies towards the Police in the area pointing out that Police cannot take the glory alone for the safety in the area.
He explicitly explained that that all local Vigilantes of any kind are not part of the election security.
Orutugu reaffirmed that the Police remains committed to safeguarding lives and property and ensuring that the forthcoming November 8, 2025, Governorship Election is conducted in a peaceful, secure and credible atmosphere. He also emphasized that patriotism during elections means rejecting intimidations, resisting fear-based narratives and participating freely in the democratic process.
While addressing officers and men under the Area Commands, the CP charged them to maintain discipline, professionalism, courtesy and high operational standards, stressing that policing must remain people-centered, intelligence-driven and rooted in the protection of human rights.
The Commissioner further assured that the Joint Security framework remains active and will be reinforced and expanded across communities to prevent criminal infiltrations and sustain peace before, during, and after the election.
The Command calls on Ndi Anambra to remain law-abiding, vigilant and proactive in providing credible information that can support ongoing security operations.
As anyone with useful information is fully encouraged to report to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency contact lines on 112 or 07039194332 for a prompt response.
