Anambra State Police Command has assured safety of the electorate

before, during and after today’s election.

Correspondent, Joseph Egbeocha reports that speaking on police

preparations and interservice cooperation and deployment for the state

House of Assembly election, the Anambra State Commissioner of Police

in charge of elections Mr, Aderemi Adeoye, called on the public to

assist the police in ensuring smooth conduct of the exercise by

abiding by the police directives, as well as giving timely information

on happenings within the state.

He announced nationwide restriction of movement from midnight of

yesterday till six o’clock in the evening today, as directed by the

Inspector General of Police, adding that only security vehicles and

that of essential service providers will be allowed.

Mr Adeyemi, who was flanked by other senior police officers deployed

for the election, warned that non-state actors and vigilant groups are

excluded from participating in the exercise, adding that sanctions

will follow non-compliance.