HEAVILY armed troops of the Nigerian Army and men of the Nigerian Police Force are patrolling the streets of Awka and other parts of Anambra State ahead of the November 6 governorship election.

The ICIR observed that armed security agents were positioned in strategic locations in different parts of the south-eastern state.

The governorship poll is holding amid threats posed by pro-Biafra separatists who have declared an intention to stop the Nigerian government from conducting elections in territories of the defunct Republic of Biafra.

A pro-Biafra group the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has threatened to lock down Anambra and other parts of the South-East by ordering a sit-at-home for six days - including the day of the election - if its detained leader Nnamdi Kanu is not released.

It is unlikely that the Nigerian government will release Kanu, and there are concerns that the secessionists may attempt to disrupt the election by attacking voters and electoral officials.

The Nigerian government has vowed to go ahead with the election with President Muhammadu Buhari ordering heads of the country's security agencies to ensure the success of the poll at all costs.

The ICIR learnt that the strategy adopted by Nigeria's military and Police authorities towards ensuring the success of the election included deployment of an 'overwhelming' number of heavily armed security personnel in Anambra State.

The Nigerian Police said they had deployed over 34,000 officers for the poll.

In Awka on November 3, The ICIR observed that heavily armed security operatives were controlling traffic at some busy locations in the state capital.

While their armed colleagues directed vehicular movement, combat-ready soldiers and policemen stood on the alert with their hands on the trigger of their guns.

In an apparent show of force, mobile units of the Army and the Police were conducting a 'round the clock' patrol of Awka and other parts of Anambra.

Siren-blaring patrol vans loaded with heavily armed troops and policemen were touring the state.

* Anxiety grips residents

However, despite the threat of violence hanging over the election, The ICIR observed on November 3 that residents of Awka were moving about their normal activities.

Offices, shops and markets were open, and private and commercial vehicles plied the streets.

Large numbers of residents were seen at busy locations such as Aroma Junction and Unizik Junction.

Major markets in Onitsha and Nnewi were also open.

But The ICIR also observed that some residents were worried about the election.

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November 4, 2021


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IamWonderful:
The military will dealt severally with any miscreant that want to cause any problem

helinues:
If you do anyhow, you see anyhow

Amalarudeen:
Music to my Yoruba Muslim ears

RuggedBiafran:
This obsession is too much. Does it mean that these AFONJANESTERN miscreants and their useless KOGI based miscreants cant channel all their energy towards the impending turmoil in Ondo and Oyo States??

In ONDO the army has left their ROADS.....at the mercy of FULANI BANDITS.....their obsession is IPOB.

IN OYO FULANI HERDSMEN HAVE WRITTEN A LETTER TO THEM ...THEIR OBSESSION IS IPOB.


Sincerely speaking who do this people this thing??...Maybe its from their useless forefather that fell from the sky and smashed its head therefore it has become a generational thing the way these miscreants think...spits!!

seunmsg:


All we want is a peaceful election in Anambra state. Anambrarians are our fellow countrymen and we want them to elect their governor in an atmosphere that is peaceful and devoid of intimidation. If INEC get it right in Anambra, it is a good sign that they will get it right in 2023. BTW, Muslims, Christians and traditional worshipers in Yoruba are the same.

Cyberterror:
If 10 people show up to vote, that has legitimized the process and Ipob lose but KANU will continue eating undone tuwo shinkafi that aboki prepared for him till 2023.