Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Anambra State Police Command, today, 8th January 2025, received 30 (Thirty) Toyota Hilux patrol vehicles from the Anambra State Government, as part of sustained efforts to strengthen security operations and enhance public safety across the State. This was contained in a statement signed by SP. Ikenga Tochukwu, Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command.
The presentation was made by the Executive Governor of Anambra State, His Excellency, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, at the Old Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia.
During the event, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc mnips PhD, formally presented to the Governor 28 Anambra indigenes newly passed-out Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) who have been posted to Anambra State following the successful completion of their training at the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano and Presidential commissioning into the Officers’ Cadre of the Nigeria Police Force.
CP Orutugu noted that the addition of the patrol vehicles, coupled with the deployment of the newly commissioned officers, will significantly enhance Police visibility, response time, and overall operational efficiency across the State.
While receiving the officers, Governor Soludo urged them to uphold the ideals and values of Anambra State, charging them to truly embody the State’s slogan by being “a Light to the Nation” through exemplary service, discipline, and professionalism. The Governor further emphasized the importance of dedication, integrity, and commitment to duty in sustaining peace and security.
Similarly, while handing over the operational vehicles to the Police Command, the Governor stated that the gesture represents the State Government’s continued demonstration of support to the Nigeria Police Force in its drive to improve security and safety across Anambra State.
Dignitaries present at the event included the Secretary to the State Government, the Principal Secretary to the Governor, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, senior officers of the Anambra State Police Command, and other respected stakeholders.
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