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Anambra Elections: IGP Dares IPOB Order Of No Election In South East, Assures Safe And Commitment To Secure Electoral Process In Anambra State |#pellucidinfo

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc, has assured the nation of the commitment of the Force to securing the public space and upholding the democratic values ahead of the November 6th, 2021, Anambra State Gubernatorial Election.

In a press release statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer, CP Frank Mba, The IGP gave the assurance, today, 13th October, 2021, during a strategic meeting held at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, with Commanders of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) Squadrons in the country, as part of efforts to specifically contain the activities of criminal elements in the South-East and particularly guarantee a safe and secure environment for the elections.

2. The IGP further stated that the leadership of the Force has commenced the reorganization, re-equipping, training and re-orientation of the PMF with the goal of strengthening its operational capacity and re-situating the unit to accomplish the task of confronting violent crimes in the country. The IGP charged the Squadron Commanders to upscale their supervisory roles to ensure their personnel demonstrate high level of professionalism, firmness, courage and respect for human rights while carrying out their duties.

3. The IGP noted that the Nigeria Police Force in the coming days will be implementing a robust national security action plan to refocus the internal security dynamics of the country in addition to securing the electoral processes in the Anambra State Gubernatorial election including the protection of personnel and materials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and critical national infrastructure. The IGP noted that the Police Mobile Force, will as usual, form a critical component of the operational plan, to deter any subversive elements that could threaten or disrupt the smooth conduct of the election.

4. The IGP reiterated that the Force will continue to do all within its powers to combat all forms of criminality and violent crimes including banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism and violent extremism, amongst others, across the country.

Anambra Election: IGP Orders Deployment Of 34, 587 Police Personnel, 3 Helicopters And Others To Anambra State |#pellucidinfo

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc has ordered the mobilization and deployment of a total of Thirty-Four Thousand, Five Hundred and Eighty-Seven (34,587) police personnel, three (3) Police Helicopters, technical capabilities of the Police Airwing, the Force Marine and the Force Animal Branch, and other operational assets for the Anambra State Gubernatorial Elections slated for 6th November, 2021.

In a press release statement signed by the Force Public Relation Officer, CP Frank Mba, The IGP made this known today, 14th October, 2021 at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, during the 2nd Strategic Police Managers Conference for Senior Police Officers from the rank of Commissioner of Police and above.


2. The IGP noted that the Force has conducted an Election Security Threat Analysis as part of preparations for the Elections and also developed a Strategic Election Security Operational plan to stabilize the prevailing security situation in Anambra State. These actions are aimed at creating a conducive and enabling environment that will guarantee the peaceful conduct of the elections. The IGP further noted that the 34,587 personnel, comprising conventional police officers, Police Mobile Force (PMF), Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), Special Forces personnel, Explosives Ordinance Unit (EOD), Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB), INTERPOL, Special Protection Unit (SPU) as well as Police Medical Teams, will be on ground to guarantee a hitch-free election. In addition, three (3) Police helicopters will be deployed for aerial surveillance amongst other unique operational capabilities.



3. The IGP has equally charged the Commissioners of Police in the thirty-six (36) States of the Federation and the FCT as well as their supervisory Assistant Inspectors General of Police to return to their Commands and strengthen the security architecture therein especially as the year gradually winds down and the Yuletide season draws closer. He also directed the Strategic Commanders to evolve proactive anti-crime approaches to enable the Force stay ahead against any anticipated security threats to the lives and property of the citizenry.

4. The IGP called on citizens to continue to support the Police in their various localities, noting that a robust police operational asset would be delivered so.

Defend Your Community When They Come To Burn Your Community - Simon Ekpa |#pellucidinfo

The disciple of Nnamdi Kanu, Simon Ekpa on a social media post made a reference to casualties that occurred at Izombe community in Oguta local government Area of Imo State as soldiers raid on illegal oil bunkerers on Friday 8, October 2021, left many residents homeless as many people feared dead, over 70 houses were razed and properties worth millions of naira were destroyed.

In reaction to the ugly incident, Simon Ekpa said, "When they come to burn your community, rise up against them, defend your community, you have no other place to go.

Protect your women and children, make sure none of those in uniform coming to burn your communities make it, make sure they didn’t go back to their commanders.

Those who are ready to defend our women and children knows themselves.

It is Time to treat them the way they treat us.

Northerners Will Never Give Up Presidency - Shehu Sani Reveals Reason To South |#pellucidinfo

Former senator and human rights activist, Shehu Sani, has revealed the reason Northern governors are refusing to let go of the presidency in 2023.

The senator said that though it is an obligation of APC to return power to the South it might not occur because the PDP is more interested in securing the seat for the party than in presenting a Southern presidential candidate.

Shehu Sani disclosed this during an interview with Saharareporters on Sunday, while sharing his thoughts on the ongoing clash between the Northerners and Southerners over the 2023 presidential seat.

He stated that the reason the Northerns may be angry and refusing to maintain the gentleman’s agreement of relinquishing power to the South might be because of issues such as the ban of open grazing, the issue of VAT, and the separatist agenda going on in the South.

He also stated that there was the issue of the opposition not having any candidate apart from Atiku Abubakar that was ready to pump enough money into the presidential campaign in 2023.

Jets You Are Buying, Will Be Used To Collapse Nigeria - Rev Fr Mbaka Warns Buhari |#pellucidinfo

The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has advised President Muhammadu Buhari, urging him to stop buying jets.

Mbaka said that the jets Buhari is buying would be used to collapse the country, and he advised the president to build industries instead.

According to the clergyman industries will offer jobs to the young people and there would no longer be agitations from different quarters of the country.

Mbaka’s message was contained in a video posted on the Adoration Ministries’ social media pages on Sunday.

"We Must Find A Way To Negotiate With IPOB - Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu |#pellucidinfo

Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu during an interview with Vanguard said dialogue and negotiation are the best ways to resolve the current face-off between the Federal Government and the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, stating that other means may stimulate more violence.

According to him, “we must engage with IPOB. Yes, we must find a way to talk about the issues at stake. These people are not as bad as the ones in the Northeast or northwest who go to schools and seize the whole population of teachers and students or invade the mosques and churches and kidnap all the worshippers and nobody can find them until ransom is paid.

“I believe that there is some ideological sense in what these people in the Southeast are saying. There is something to listen to even though it is criminal to take up arms against the state. There is a message they are trying to pass in the process. We need confidence building among ourselves rather than use words that we should not use even as leaders. Nigeria is sitting on a keg of gunpowder but the solution is not too difficult to find.

Bandits Attack Sokoto Village Market, Kill Over 20 Persons |#pellucidinfo

Over twenty persons have been killed, vehicles burned, and properties destroyed, by suspected armed bandits that attacked a market at Ungwan Lalle in Sabon Birni local government area in the Eastern Senatorial District of Sokoto state.

Unknown Gunmen Attack Enugu Police station, Injure Policeman |#pellucidinfo

A Policeman sustained bullet wounds during an attack at Aguobu Owa Police Station in Ezeagu local government area, Enugu state on Friday 8th October, 2021, by unidentified gunmen.