The Anambra State Police Command, in collaboration with other security and safety agencies, has commenced a comprehensive assessment of strategic locations ahead of the visit of Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, for an empowerment programme and the launch of the South-East Food Bank scheduled for Thursday.
The first phase of the exercise began on Monday, September 7, ahead of the First Lady’s visit and the arrival of other dignitaries expected at the events.
The Police Public Relations Officer in Anambra, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Awka.
Tochukwu explained that the assessment was aimed at identifying potential vulnerabilities, reviewing existing security arrangements and ensuring preparedness around designated venues, major access routes, critical infrastructure and other strategic locations.
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He noted that the exercise covered threat identification, intelligence sharing, access and movement control, traffic management, emergency response and protection of lives and property.
According to the Police Spokesman, the agencies were working together to ensure a coordinated response before, during and after the visit.
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, directed all Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders and Divisional Police Officers to assess their respective areas of responsibility and immediately address identified gaps.
Ama also directed personnel deployed for the assignment to maintain vigilance, discipline and professionalism while remaining courteous and responsive to members of the public.
The commissioner stressed that all operations must be conducted within the law and with full respect for fundamental human rights.
He assured residents that the command had put measures in place to ensure a secure, orderly and incident-free visit.
Ama urged residents, motorists, business owners, community leaders and other stakeholders to cooperate with security personnel, comply with lawful directives and promptly report credible information on suspicious persons, movements or activities that could threaten public safety.
The command said it would sustain the necessary security measures throughout the First Lady’s visit.
