The Police in Anambra State say they would would not fold theirs arms and allow some disgruntled elements disrupt the governorship election fixed for November 2017.

This was in response to threats  by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), that it would not allow the governorship election to hold, as part of its agitation for a referendum to create the Republic of Biafra.

A statement issued by Garba Baba Umar, Anambra State Police Commissioner on Monday warned that police would not hesitate to “deal decisively” with any individual or groups under any guise that will disrupt public peace in the state.

“Our attention has been drawn that some misguided elements have perfected plans to disrupt the relative peace through streets protests and to declare that the Anambra State Governorship Election Scheduled for November, 2017 will not hold,” read the statement.

“This is to achieve their selfish political aggrandizement thereby threatening democratic processes causing serious security threats in Anambra State in particular, and the Country at large.

“This is unacceptable and would not be tolerated. In as much as the Command and sister agencies respect the Right of individuals to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, we would however not fold our arms and watch disgruntled elements truncate the peace in the State which the Law Enforcement Agencies are working assiduously to maintain.

“It is to be noted the Governorship Election has been scheduled for November, 2017 by the body responsible for elections in Nigeria and that is the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC); and is the only competent authority that can make any pronouncement regarding the conduct of elections.

“To this end, the security agencies wish to assure the good people of Anambra State that the Election shall hold as scheduled peacefully and successfully.

“We will not hesitate to deal decisively with any individual or groups under any guise that will disrupt public peace. Finally, members of the public are enjoined to disregard such pronouncement and go about their lawful businesses.”

The security agencies further assured Ndi Anambra and all other residents in the state of “their readiness to protect lives and properties”.