Ahead of the forthcoming Anambra Governorship Election, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Muhammad, has deployed 1,500 personnel and logistics vehicles across the state to ensure a smooth, safe, and orderly election process.
Mr. Muhammad made this known during a deployment briefing held in Awka.Represented by the Assistant Corps Marshal, Federal Operations, Mr. S. T. Agure, the Corps Marshal urged FRSC personnel to remain professional, civil, and easily identifiable in their uniforms while on duty.
He warned against any form of overzealousness or conduct capable of tarnishing the image of the Corps.
Mr. Muhammad also emphasized that all vehicles certified by the Corps must be roadworthy and directed personnel to work closely with other security agencies throughout the election period.
The Anambra Sector Commander, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, highlighted activities already undertaken in preparation for the election.
She disclosed that additional FRSC personnel and logistics vehicles had been mobilized from neighboring states including Edo, Delta, Imo, and Enugu, to strengthen operations within Anambra.
According to her, all entry points into the state will be blocked from 12:00 midnight on Friday in collaboration with other security agencies to restrict unauthorized movement during the election.
Asekhauno added that a strategy has been mapped out to ensure the timely movement of electoral materials between designated points.
She noted that an FRSC officer has been assigned to the situation room, alongside representatives from other security agencies, to monitor and respond to emergencies.
Reporting by Oby Arinze