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Jeff Amechi Agbodo, Onitsha
Anambra state Police Command has deployed surveillance helicopters to complement existing security measures in place to guarantee a safe environment for people and those visiting the state during the Christmas and new year festivities.
The helicopter was flying over the state periodically for aerial security survey of every nooks and cranny of the state.
The chopper also transmits data to the Anambra State Police Command and the command and control centre of the Anambra State Integrated Security System (ANISS) realtime for quick intervention and response to emergency situations.
It gathered that the state Government had assured the people of the state that every necessary measure had to put in place to ensure a safe and secure environment during the festivities.
The police appealed that no one should panic on sighting the helicopters which may fly at low altitude sometimes.
The deployment of the surveillance helicopters confirmed Governor Obiano’s commitment to the safety and security of Ndi Anambra especially this yuletide season, when many will be returning home from all over the country and indeed the world to visit and celebrate with their families.
The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Mr. Mohommed Haurna who confirmed the exercise said that in compliance with the directives of the Inspector-general of Police IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, the Commissioner of Police in the State Command Mr. John B.Abang accompanied by heads of other Security Agencies in the State had yesterday visited Onitsha headbridge and its environs in order to access Police deployment and monitor traffic situation in the affected areas.
“The deployment which also includes aerial surveillance, patrols and traffic control are meant to ensure that all Ndi Anambra and other residents alike celebrate Christmas and new year peacefully.
“Consequently, the CP on behalf of other Security Agencies in the State reassures the Public that the law enforcement agencies will continue to collaborate and ensure safety and security of all citizens before during and after the Christmas and new year celebrations” Mohammed stated.
