Security agencies in Abia State have held a strategic meeting on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, workplace in Umuahia, on the way to shield INEC workers through the 2027 common elections in Abia State.
The meeting additionally targeted on strategic deployment of security personnel, secure escort of election materials and evaluation of varied threats dealing with the graceful conduct of elections throughout the state.
The meeting, which was attended by the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Wilfred Afolabi, additionally had heads of sister security agencies within the state current.
The State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, additionally participated within the security meeting.
Speaking in regards to the meeting, Abia State Police Command stated it will work in synergy with different security agencies to guard electoral officers and materials, in addition to safe a peaceable atmosphere all through the election interval.
A press release signed by DSP Maureen Chinaka stated, “The meeting additionally emphasised the necessity for strong security preparations at INEC places of work and different vital areas to safeguard the electoral course of.”
“It additional highlighted the significance of implementing the Inspector-General of Police’s directives on electoral security,” Chinaka stated.
