Abia Police, Security Agencies Hold Unity Fitness Walk in Aba Ahead of 2027 Elections.
The Abia State Police Command has organised a Unity Fitness Walk in Aba to strengthen inter-agency collaboration, promote physical fitness and enhance security ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The exercise, held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, brought together sister security agencies, traditional rulers, community leaders and other critical stakeholders who demonstrated their commitment to peaceful coexistence, community safety and effective security partnerships in the state.
The walk, which commenced at the Area Command Headquarters, Aba, proceeded through major routes within the Aba metropolis before terminating at the same venue.
Participating agencies included the Military, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigerian Correctional Service, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Department of State Services (DSS), Red Cross and National Orientation Agency (NOA).
Others were members of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), the Mayor of Aba, traditional rulers and officers of the Abia State Police Command.
Addressing journalists during the exercise, the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, said the initiative was aimed at strengthening cooperation among security agencies, promoting physical fitness and deepening community partnerships towards maintaining peace and security in Abia State.
Afolabi further emphasised the importance of collective commitment among security agencies and other stakeholders in ensuring a peaceful atmosphere before, during and after the 2027 general elections.
He disclosed that the Unity Fitness Walk would be sustained across Area Commands and Divisional Police formations throughout the state to further promote unity, cooperation and effective community policing.
The Commissioner reiterated the Command’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with sister security agencies, traditional institutions and other stakeholders to protect lives and property, maintain public order and guarantee the safety of residents across the state.
