Egbetokun, who was represented by Abayomi Sogunle,
commissioner of police, spoke on Tuesday during a meeting of the inter-agency
consultative committee on election security (ICCES) with the Independent
National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja.

Egbetokun said the force would continue to provide adequate
security for all electoral processes in all parts of Nigeria, and in particular
regarding the upcoming governorship elections in Anambra State.

“The Nigerian Police Force is deploying 45,000 police
officers from across the states of the federation to go to Anambra State to
ensure that there is a peaceful election,” he said.

“Only federal agencies represented in ICCES will be
permitted to participate in election security operations. Vigilante groups and
non-statutory outfits will have no role to play.”

The IGP said tactical units would be deployed from November
1 for pre-election operations aimed at dismantling potential threats, while the
usual restriction of movement would be enforced on election day.

He added that all entry and exit points into Anambra would
be adequately manned.

Meanwhile, in his goodwill message, Olakunle Nafiu,
director-feneral of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), assured the
commission of their readiness to participate in the election.

He commended the assurances given by security agencies
regarding the safety, welfare, and insurance of corps members who would serve
as ad hoc staff.

“Our corps members are patriotic, vibrant, and committed to
credible elections. We appeal to the people of Anambra state to treat them as
their own children and ensure their safety,” he said.