The Commissioner of Police in charge of the Anambra State election, Abayomi Shogunle, on Thursday, 6 November, 2025 disclosed that the number of security personnel deployed for the poll had been increased from 45,000 to 55,000 officers.
According to Shogunle, by this increase, three security personnel will man each Polling Unit (PU).
The CP made this disclosure on Thursday, 6 November, 2025 while monitoring the process of distribution of the materials to the Electoral Officers in charge of each Registration Area (RA).
Shogunle also clarified that the personnel include officers from the Nigeria Police Force, Immigration Service, NDLEA, DSS and other sister agencies, with at least three security officers assigned to each polling unit across the state.
According to him, the increase is aimed at ensuring adequate security across the state and protecting both voters and electoral officials during the exercise.
“The increase in security personnel is not to intimidate eligible voters but to ensure effective operations and safety at every polling unit. We want to guarantee voters’ confidence in coming out to cast their ballots without fear.
“We assure the people of Anambra that the election will be free, fair, transparent and devoid of intimidation. Our collective aim is to ensure the safety of voters, INEC officials and all stakeholders involved,” he added.
