In preparation for the Anambra State gubernatorial election scheduled for November 8, 2025, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Muhammad, has deployed 1,500 FRSC personnel and logistics vehicles to ensure a smooth election process.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that
the Corps Marshal was represented by Assistant Corps Marshal ST. Agure, Federal Operations, National Headquarters, Abuja.
The Sector Commander, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, welcomed the Corps Marshal to Anambra State. She briefed him on the activities that have taken place in the past week leading up to the election, which included training sessions conducted by INEC officials, security meetings, the signing of a peace accord by contestants, and the certification of vehicles designated for transporting electoral materials by FRSC personnel.
Additionally, Asekhauno informed him of the further deployment of personnel and logistics vehicles from nearby states including Edo, Delta, Imo, and Enugu. She noted that FRSC will collaborate with other security agencies to block all entrances into Anambra starting at 1200 midnight on Friday in order to restrict movement.
” A strategy has been developed to ensure the free flow of electoral materials from one point to another. Furthermore, a staff member has been assigned to the situation room with staff from other security agencies to report any emergency.
In his address to the staff, the Corps Marshal’s representative conveyed greetings from the Corps Marshal. He advised personnel to dress appropriately for easy identification, to remain civil with the public, and to avoid being overly zealous on election day.
He emphasized the importance of maintaining professionalism and refraining from any conduct that could undermine the image of the Corps, also reminding them that all certified vehicles must be roadworthy.
He urged staff to work in coordination with other agencies in the state. He distributed booklets titled “Code of Conduct & Rules of Engagement for Security Personnel on Electoral Duty” to aid personnel on proper conduct during the election.
According to a press release by SRC. Margaret Onabe, Sector Public Education Officer, FRSC Anambra State, Command,
the Anambra Sector Command of the FRSC reaffirms its commitment to ensuring a safe, secure, and peaceful election process.
“We urge all road users to cooperate with our personnel and other security agencies to ensure a smooth flow of traffic and the transportation of electoral materials.
“Additionally, we appeal to the public to report any emergencies or suspicious activities to our command center or the nearest FRSC Unit. Together, let’s make the Anambra gubernatorial election a success”. Onabe stated
