CP Orutugu speaks on the interest of Anambra police in who wins governorship poll

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According to Mr. Ikioye Orutugu, the commissioner of police for Anambra State, the state’s police are not interested in the outcome of the next two-week governorship election.

Orutugu stated that ensuring security prior to, during, and beyond the November 8 election is of utmost importance to command personnel.

He made this statement while visiting the Aguata and Otuocha Area Commands to meet with local security personnel and command officers.

The visit was a part of continuous security engagements ahead of the election, according to a news release issued by SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the spokesperson for the state police command.

In the press release, Ikenga quoted Orutugu as saying: “The Nigeria Police Force remains a strictly neutral and non-partisan institution. The Police is not interested in who wins or loses the election, but is firmly committed to ensuring that the electoral process is peaceful, credible, secure and free of violence before, during and after the polls.”

Ikenga further added that: “CP Orutugu charged Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), Tactical Commanders and operational teams to demonstrate professionalism, discipline, courtesy and firmness, especially as political activities intensify.

“He emphasized that officers must remain apolitical and guided strictly by the Electoral Act, the Police Code of Conduct and Standard Operational Procedures.”

Traditional rulers, religious leaders, town union executives, women’s and youth organizations, local vigilante groups, and other community security institutions were among the stakeholders the commissioner spoke with, he added.

“The dialogue focused on strengthening local intelligence sharing, discouraging voter intimidation, countering electoral violence, and promoting peaceful civic participation.

“He emphasized that the peace, unity and collective stability of Anambra State remain paramount and above partisan interests.”

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