Federal Road Safety Commission has deployed 1,500 personnel and logistic vehicles to ensure a smooth and orderly conduct of the Anambra governorship election scheduled for November 8.
Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed made the announcement during a briefing in Awka, emphasizing the corps’ commitment to safety and orderliness before, during, and after the election.
Represented by Assistant Corps Marshal S. T. Agure, who oversees Federal Operations at the National Headquarters in Abuja, Mohammed said the FRSC would work in synergy with other security agencies.
He highlighted the corps’ role in enforcing movement restrictions into the state from midnight on Friday and urged personnel to act with professionalism.
“There is the need for proper identification and strict adherence to the corps’ code of conduct,” he said. “Personnel must remain civil in their engagements with the public and avoid any actions that could undermine the image of the corps.”
Earlier, the Anambra Sector Commander, Mrs. Bridget Asekhauno, briefed the visiting officer on the command’s readiness for the election.
She said FRSC personnel had participated in preparatory activities, including INEC training sessions, security meetings, and peace accord signings by candidates.
She also confirmed that vehicles tasked with transporting materials had been certified roadworthy by FRSC personnel. Additional manpower and logistics were being mobilized from neighboring states, including Edo, Delta, Imo, and Enugu.
The sector commander added that officers had been deployed to the situation room to coordinate activities with other security agencies and report emergencies in real time.
She appealed to the public for cooperation, saying, “We are committed to ensuring safe, secure and peaceful election in Anambra. We appeal to the public to report emergencies or suspicious activities to the nearest FRSC unit.”
