Anambra’s law enforcement agencies have increased security around the state, particularly in the capital city of Awka, in preparation for Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s second term.
In what many referred to as a landslide win, Soludo was re-elected for a second term on November 8, 2025.
He will take the oath of office for a second term at Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
The event is expected to attract a number of dignitaries, which is why the state is well guarded.
In order to prepare for the impending event, the state police command and their counterparts, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, or NSCDC, have already sent agents to key areas of the state.
The NSCDC reported that it has deployed troops for surveillance and intelligence gathering while police are deploying operatives, including 100 recently trained and equipped personnel undergoing armed and combat training from the Police College, Oji River.
In a statement released on Sunday, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, a spokesperson for the state police command, stated: “To ensure a peaceful and hitch-free event, the Command has stepped up security advocacy and public sensitization as well as operations across the state, in collaboration with other security agencies.”
Recall that a few days ago, the Police College Oji River sent one hundred (100) highly qualified and equipped troops to the Police Command for armed and combat training.
“To maintain law and order prior to, during, and following the inauguration ceremony, the officers will supplement the strategically deployed personnel to key locations, strengthen patrols, and enhance intelligence gathering.”
“As efforts are being made to guarantee the safety of all dignitaries and members of the public, the command also urges residents, stakeholders, and visitors expected for the event to remain law-abiding and cooperate with security personnel.”
However, Maku Olatunde, the state NSCDC Commandant, told reporters during a briefing that “the protection of Anambra residents and Critical National Assets and Infrastructure is paramount to us, and my operatives, both armed and others on covert operation, are ready to give this national assignment its best.”
“At this moment, we cannot permit vandals and miscreants to use the festive atmosphere to commit crimes against the state and its citizens. In order to thwart the plans of evildoers who might want to carry out their evil schemes, my staff is on round-the-clock surveillance in dark areas.
“We urge the state’s citizens to turn out in large numbers to support the Anambra State Executive Governor as he takes the oath of office for a second term.”
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