Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press and Ndi Anambra Good morning……
It is my pleasure to address you today, 10th February 2025 as the 35th Commissioner of Police, Anambra State. In keeping with the vision to stabilize the security architecture in the State, I am on a mission to fully reclaim the public space across the State as well as maintain law and order. I intend to address the attitude of the people on ideology based on crime bordering on attack on unsuspecting members of the public, security personnel, abduction of persons and destruction of government infrastructures and other sundry offences.
We are here today on a spot assessment of the unfortunate incident of the murder of three siblings and kept in the fridge here in Nnewi. I am also here to console the family/relatives of the victims and to reiterate the commitment of the Anambra State Police Command over this unwholesome crime, unlike other similar incidents recorded in the State which bordered on kidnapping of individuals and sudden disappearance of persons. We shall unravel the circumstances surrounding such and ensure that the suspects are arrested and justice served.
Undoubtedly, the Command has been bold in confronting these challenges and indeed recorded several successes lately in curbing some of these crimes. I have been briefed on how Ndi Anambra and the State Government through the launch of Operation Udo Ga Chi_ have risen to collectively and joined voices in condemning any act that threatens our national peace and has resolved to work together and discuss those issues that tear us apart, not minding our differences.
To support this move, the Command under my watch shall take every professional step in crime prevention to enhance crime-fighting strategies through strategic deployment of our intelligence assets and robust synergy with sister security agencies, organized vigilante groups and other stakeholders.
Anambra State is blessed with vibrant, energetic and enterprising people full of potentials. These potentials can only be fully realized in a peaceful, secure environment.
There is no doubt also, that as members of the Fourth Estate of the Realm, you are a critical partner in the peace and security architecture of the State. Your primary role in communicating effectively and transparently to the general public, major incidents in the State confers on you the position of stakeholders.
I therefore count on your valuable support, devoid of sentiments, by reporting security-related incidents in the most professional and objective manner.
I urge the good people of Anambra State to remain law-abiding, vigilant and to continue to partner and support the Police and other security agencies, towards combating all forms of criminality as well as ensuring public security and safety in the State. For those who have been misled to take to crime, you are warned to retrace your steps as the command is poised to deal squarely with all acts of criminality without regard for status. A stitch in time, they say, saves nine.
Thank you for your rapt attention and may God bless us all.
CP IKIOYE ORUTUGU Fwc. Mnips, PhD