Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, on 13th October 2026, held a strategic conference with senior officers of the Command at the Senior Police Officers’ Mess, Agbani Road, Enugu ahead 2027 general.elections..
He briefed the officers on key outcomes of the recently concluded Conference and Retreat of Senior Police Officers (CARSPO 2026), held in Owerri, Imo State, with the theme, “Developing a Nigeria Police Roadmap for Effective Management of Security During Elections.”
According to a statement made available to Newsmen on Tuesday , October 13,2026 ,by the Police public relations officer Enugu state police command,SP Daniel Ndukwe, CP Giwa directed Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) to strengthen security in their respective areas of responsibility, particularly in view of political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. Expressing concern over recent political developments in the state, he charged them to ensure adequate security coverage for all political gatherings, whether formally notified to the Police or not, to prevent security breaches.
To facilitate effective security deployment, the CP directed Area Commanders and DPOs to engage political parties within their jurisdictions and obtain their campaign schedules for proper security planning. He also urged officers to remain neutral, non-partisan and guided by the professional and ethical standards of the Nigeria Police Force throughout the electioneering period.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to impartial policing and the provision of adequate security for citizens generally, particularly for all lawful political activities across Enugu State. He charged officers heading tactical and operational departments, formations and units to strengthen crime-fighting strategies, sustain intelligence gathering and conduct professional raids on identified criminal hideouts within their areas of responsibility.
“The conference was attended by Deputy and Assistant Commissioners of Police, Area Commanders, DPOs, and heads of formations, units and sections of the Command,” Ndukwwe.
