'We're ready,' Police Commissioner deploys 8000 security personnel for election

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Hassan Karma, said on Thursday, March 26, that the command has deployed no fewer than 8, 000 combined team of security personnel to ensure the peaceful conduct of the general elections.

Karma made this known at Awkuzu in Oyi Local Government Area shortly after a show of force by the security agencies.

“What you have seen is a demonstration, re-assuring the people of the state that the security agencies are ready, should any one attempt to foment trouble.

“We are united against crime or criminality as our interest is to ensure hitch-free elections and give the polls credibility,” he said.

He urged members of the public to go about the electoral process peacefully, warning that anyone who dares any security personnel, will meet force with force.

The commissioner explained that the team was made up of the Army, Navy, NDLEA, DSS, NSCDC and the Police, who moved in about 40 utility trucks from Onitsha to Awka.