Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the reception of Advance Tactical Teams from Force Headquarters deployed to strengthen the security architecture across the state.

This is part of ongoing efforts to guarantee safety and ensure a hitch-free governorship election in the state.

The State Police Commissioner, Ikioye Orutugu, made this disclosure while speaking to newsmen in Awka, on Sunday.

Orutugu said the deployment, approved by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, is in line with the Force’s strategic operational plan to reinforce local formations with additional manpower and advanced technical support, including helicopters and drones for aerial surveillance.

He thanked the Inspector-General of Police for his unwavering support and commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property in Anambra State.

“The aerial surveillance will complement ongoing land patrols by tactical units, intelligence operatives, and police special squads strategically deployed across all 21 local government areas of the State.

“The combined efforts of the Command and the newly arrived tactical operatives will further enhance visibility policing, intelligence-driven operations, and rapid response to emerging threats.

“The deployment of helicopters and surveillance drones will enable real-time monitoring of key locations, border communities, and flash points, while ground teams will maintain robust patrols and checkpoint operations across all 21 local government areas of the State,” he said.