By Juliana Nwachukwu
The Nigerian Security Agencies on 5th May met to brainstorm, strengthen the security arrangements ahead of the scheduled presidential visit to the state which is to hold on 8th May, 2025
Agencies in attendance included the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Security, Air Vice Marshal Ben Chiobi (Rtd).
This was contained in a press release by the Police Public Relation Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, for Anambra State Police Command, Awka
According to him,”The high level meeting, which lasted for five (5) hours, featured detailed briefings from heads of various security agencies. The deliberations focused on reviewing current security intelligence, assessing threat levels, and implementing fortified security measures within the capital city and across strategic locations.
“Key areas of focus included joint operational deployment, coordinated patrols, and surveillance strategies.
“Additionally, the session addressed operational planning, inter-agency coordination, and contingency preparedness, ensuring the development of robust response strategies for various possible scenarios during the presidential visit.
“This comprehensive security approach reflects the commitment of Anambra State’s security architecture to guaranteeing the safety of the visiting President, dignitaries, and citizens, while sustaining peace and stability across the state”, Ikenga posited.
- Nwachukwu is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *
