The Anambra State Police Command has intensified surveillance patrols across strategic locations in the state as part of efforts to strengthen security and reassure residents of the safety of their lives and property.
This was contained in a statement issued by the spokesman for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Monday.
According to Ikenga, the exercise, which began on Monday, is aimed at providing real-time situational awareness and supporting intelligence-led security operations targeted at denying criminal elements any opportunity to operate within the state.
Ikenga described the exercise as a proactive step aimed at enhancing public safety, strengthening rapid-response capabilities, and supporting security agencies in protecting lives and property across the state.
He added that the command remains unwavering in the discharge of its constitutional responsibilities despite prevailing weather conditions.
The statement read, “The Anambra State Police Command has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property by sustaining intensified security operations across identified strategic locations in the state.
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“As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen public safety and enhance security, the Command, on July 20, 2026, continued its proactive policing strategy through enhanced visibility patrols, intelligence-led operations, confidence-building patrols, stop-and-search duties, and coordinated joint security engagements.
“These measures are aimed at preventing crime, reassuring residents, and ensuring swift responses to security concerns.
“Despite the prevailing weather conditions, the Command has remained steadfast in the discharge of its constitutional mandate to protect lives and property. It also reiterates its resolve to deny criminal elements any opportunity to operate within the state.
“The Commissioner of Police assures Ndi Anambra that the Command, in collaboration with other security agencies and relevant stakeholders, will continue to sustain proactive security measures to maintain law and order while strengthening the safety and security of all residents.”
He urged members of the public to remain vigilant, law-abiding, and security-conscious by promptly reporting suspicious persons, movements, or activities to the nearest police station or through the command’s emergency response channels.
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