* Warns Against Violence, Weapon Brandishing and Traffic Obstruction
By Rose Nwankwu (Anambra State Correspondent, in Awka)
The Anambra State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, has intensified security deployments across strategic locations in the State ahead of the Imoka Festival celebrations and various political party primaries scheduled to hold on Saturday 23rd of May 2026 in different parts of the State.
According to a statement by the Spokesman of the Anambra Police, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Command has directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and tactical commanders to personally supervise operations within their Areas of Responsibility to ensure adequate security coverage, maintenance of law and order, and protection of lives and property throughout the period.
Also, the Commissioner of Police CP Ikioye Orutugu, on behalf of other security agencies, warns individuals and groups against any act capable of causing friction, apprehension, panic, or breakdown of law and order during the celebrations and political activities.
The Police - led joint security team specifically cautioned against:
- Any form of violence, intimidation, or attack on persons or groups;
- The display or brandishing of weapons in public places;
- Any conduct capable of inciting unrest or threatening public peace;
- The indiscriminate erection of canopies or structures in ways that obstruct traffic flow or hinder public movement. Residents, political actors, supporters, and participants in the Imoka festivities are urged to conduct themselves peacefully and cooperate with security operatives deployed across the State.
The Police Command reassures Ndi Anambra of its commitment to ensuring a peaceful atmosphere before, during, and after the events. Members of the public are encouraged to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and promptly report any suspicious movement or security concern to the nearest Police Station or any security formation. NNL.
