Anambra State Police Launch Operation Udo Ga Chi to Combat Kidnapping and Violent Crimes

The Anambra State Police Command has launched a new operation, "Operation Udo Ga Chi," aimed at eradicating kidnapping and other violent crimes in the state. This proactive initiative is designed to provide a safe environment for residents, particularly during the Easter festivities.

In a press release made available to newsmen in Awka, Anambra state capital, the state command's PPRO SP Ikenga Tochukwu said the key components of Operation Udo Ga Chi includes,multi-Agency approach, as the operation involves collaboration with various security agencies, including the Army, Navy, Department of State Service, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Immigration Services (NIS), Nigerian Correctional Service, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and Anambra State Vigilante.

He however stressed that intelligence-Driven approach will be used for the operation which will utilize intelligence gathering, stop-and-search operations, and targeted patrols to identify and apprehend criminals.

He futher stated for the required impact community engagement with residents is encouraged and asked residents to report suspicious activities to the Joint Security Information Room through designated phone numbers: Police: 07039194332, NDLEA, 09136832679, NSCDC, 08066769442, FRSC: 122, Anambra State Vigilantes, 511 and 122.

He futher stated that enhanced security measures in collaboration with Divisional Police Officers and other security agencies have been directed to conduct raids on identified criminal hotspots and flashpoints in the state.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu FWC MINPS PhD, also expressed heart felt gratitude to the state government for their support in fixing operational vehicles and armored personnel carriers, enabling the police to effectively execute their duties.

Tinubu Appoints Chioma Awuzie Substantive Rector, Fed Poly Oko

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie as the substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State. Dr. Awuzie's appointment, which takes effect immediately for a five-year term, follows the recommendation of the Polytechnic's Governing Council, chaired by Sen. Dr. Barnabas Gemade, after a transparent and competitive selection process where she emerged as the leading candidate. Prior to her appointment, Awuzie, who holds a Doctorate Degree in Physical and Materials Chemistry, was a distinguished Chief Lecturer in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry Option) and also Director in-charge of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Projects in the Polytechnic. Under her stewardship, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, witnessed unprecedented advancements in infrastructure and institutional transformation. Her leadership facilitated monumental developments across the Polytechnic’s campuses in Oko, ...

#Watchvideo : SECURITY FORCES BURST THE CAMP OF UNKNOWN GUNMEN IN AKOKWA

Security Forces in the state through a coordinated intelligence report has bursted the camp of the unknown gunmen at Akokwa, Arondizuogu after a long gun duel which resulted to the death of some of the criminals and others arrested. These criminal elements have been known to be behind several attacks in the state such as the killing of police men in Mbaise, Aba Branch in Ehime Mbano, burning down of police stations, attack and attempted kidnapping of former Governor Ikedi Ohakim, abduction of Miss. P.P. Johnson, a female soldier in Okigwe and recently the attack in Akokwa that left many dead. It is obvious that these daredevil gunmen have been perpetuating their evil plans unabated until yesterday when their camp was bursted by security agencies. This is another assurance that our security operatives are leaving no stone unturned in the fight against banditry and other related activities. While it has become obvious that the activities of these non state actors are politically motivate...

Tension In Uruagu Nnewi As Community Leaders Dare Soludo,Defy Court Order

The President of Uruagu-Nnewi Development Union, Chief Sunday Okoli aka Organizer, and the Obi of Uruagu-Nnewi community in Nnewi North local government area of Anambra State, His Majesty Afamefuna Charles Obi, have swept Soludo's directive to the gutters, by reason of their suspension and subsequent dessolution of the leadership of the community's youth forum, led by Ejike Ifejiofor, and subsequent appointment of caretaker executive to pilot the affairs of youths in the community. The Anambra governor had, through a letter dated August 9, 2024, signed by the Permanent Secretary, Anambra State Ministry of Youth Development, Dr. Martin Agbili, warned the community leaders to stay any action regarding suspension of the Uruagu-Nnewi youth forum. The community had, through its PG, Chief Okoli, written to the Ministry of Youths Development, notifying the ministry of "immediate suspension" of the youth group over alleged insecurity in the area. But the ministry,...

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