…As IGP assures of securing the public space
Ahead of the scheduled November 6, 2021, Anambra State Gubernatorial Election, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba, has said that the Force has commenced the reorganization, re-equipping, training and re-orientation of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) with the goal of strengthening its operational capacity and re-situating the unit to accomplish the task of confronting violent crimes in the country.
The IGP therefore assured the nation of the commitment of the Police Force to securing the public space and upholding the democratic values.
IGP Baba, who stated these on Wednesday at a strategic meeting which took place at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, with Commanders of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) Squadrons in the country, as part of efforts to specifically contain the activities of criminal elements in the South-East, said that the Police will particularly guarantee a safe and secure environment for the elections.
The IGP therefore charged the Squadron Commanders to upscale their supervisory roles to ensure their personnel demonstrate high level of professionalism, firmness, courage and respect for human rights while carrying out their duties.
Baba noted that the Nigeria Police Force in the coming days will be implementing a robust national security action plan to refocus on the internal security dynamics of the country in addition to securing the electoral processes in the Anambra State Gubernatorial election including the protection of personnel and materials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and critical national infrastructure.
The stressed that the Police Mobile Force, will as usual, form a critical component of the operational plan, to deter any subversive elements that could threaten or disrupt the smooth conduct of the election.
The IGP reiterated that the Force will continue to do all within its powers to combat all forms of criminality and violent crimes including banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism and violent extremism, amongst others, across the country.
