By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
A few days after launching Udo Ga-Achi-Zero Kidnapping, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has set up a monitoring team to ensure that those saddled with responsibility, carry out their duties in a civil manner and also comply with the operational order.
Setting up the monitoring team, CP Orutugu thanked the government of Anambra State and stakeholders for their support, even as he appreciated the sacrifice of the Police and other security agencies.
In a release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Anambra State Police Command, Awka, SP Tochukwu Ikenga and made available to newsmen in Awka, following the launch and deployment of the Joint Security Team to enforce Operation Udo Ga Chi – Zero Kidnapping, few days ago, CP Ikioye Orutugu, on Monday, 14th April 2025 set up a monitoring team headed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Criminal Investigations Department Awka, DCP Mantu Chong, to ensure that Officers were civil and are complying with the Operational Order. He can be reached at 07030871026.
‘The CP, on behalf of other security agencies, expresses gratitude to the State Government and some good-spirited Anambraians for their support. He also appreciates the coordinated approach and sacrifices of the Police and other security agencies to nip in the bud, serious crimes like armed robbery, kidnapping, and other related situations, especially within this Easter period and beyond.
‘The CP notes that alongside our strong resolve to fight all forms of violent crimes, the operations have a window for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and community policing principles where applicable. This will be open for those desirous of taking advantage of such avenues to resolve specific problems and issues.
‘Anambra Police Command shall continue to review the operations as it progresses and explore strategies to improve safety and security in the state.
‘In the event of request for any security services, members of the public are encouraged to call the Command Control Room number on 07039194332 or PPRO, 08039334002, for a prompt response. The ‘npf rescue me app’ is also available for free download on both Android and Apple IOS for Android and iPhone users, respectively. They can also call the various Area Commanders or DPOs in their various areas of concern as attached, please,’ the statement read.
