From Ifeoma Ejiofor
The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Nnanna Oji Ama(CP) on Friday intensified the Command’s preparations for the 2027 general elections and finalised discussions with Civil Society Organisations on organising a refresher course for Police personnel and other security agencies.
The proposed course according to CP Ama is designed to strengthen the professional capacity, operational preparedness and understanding of security personnel on their roles and responsibilities before, during and after electoral activities.
The Commissioner of Police said that the training will focus on professionalism, human rights, democratic policing, conflict prevention and management, crowd control, communication, community engagement, election security and the lawful, impartial and professional discharge of security responsibilities.
He noted that effective election security requires personnel who are not only operationally prepared but also properly grounded in the principles of professionalism, neutrality, respect for fundamental rights and accountability. He therefore stressed the need for continuous training and professional development as the Command begins early preparations for the 2027 elections.
The initiative forms part of the Command’s broader strategy to strengthen institutional preparedness, prevent election-related violence and ensure a safe and secure environment in which citizens can exercise their civic responsibilities without fear or intimidation.
In a related development, the Commissioner of Police held a strategic security meeting with the Command’s Senior Management Team, Area Commanders and Tactical Commanders to undertake a comprehensive review of the security situation across Anambra State and assess the operational readiness of the Command.
The meeting reviewed emerging security threats, intelligence collection and utilisation, visibility patrols, surveillance, rapid response, crime prevention, community-based policing and inter-agency collaboration.
The CP directed all Area and Tactical Commanders to immediately strengthen intelligence-led policing within their areas of responsibility, improve the collection, analysis and timely utilisation of actionable intelligence, sustain aggressive but lawful patrols and surveillance, and ensure prompt response to distress calls and emerging security situations.
He further directed commanders to maintain effective command presence and supervision, regularly evaluate the security situation within their jurisdictions and ensure that personnel remain fully deployed and responsive to the security needs of the people.
The Commissioner warned that there will be no tolerance for extortion, corruption, abuse of human rights, unlawful detention, harassment of members of the public or any other conduct capable of undermining the credibility of the Police and eroding public confidence. Area and Tactical Commanders were consequently charged to enforce discipline and accountability and to take responsibility for the conduct and performance of personnel under their command.
CP Nnanna also directed commanders to deepen intelligence-driven engagement with traditional rulers, town unions, youth organisations, civil society groups, religious bodies, community leaders and other critical stakeholders, stressing that effective policing depends substantially on public trust, timely information and strong community partnerships.
The Commissioner emphasised that security remains a collective responsibility, and called for stronger cooperation among the Police, other security agencies, government institutions, community structures and the people of Anambra State.
He assured residents that the Command would continue to strengthen its operational capacity, improve police visibility and response, and deploy available resources strategically to protect lives and property, maintain public order and prevent criminal and violent activities across the State.
CP Nnanna reiterated the Command’s commitment to professional, people-centred, intelligence-led and community-based policing, assuring that preparations for the 2027 general elections will be sustained through continuous training, strategic coordination, intelligence development, operational readiness and close collaboration with all relevant stakeholders.