From Ifeoma Ejiofor
Anambra State Police Command in conjunction with other security agencies on Monday launched operation Udo ga chi, aimed at reducing kidnapping and all forms of criminalities to zero in the State.
In his speech at the occasion, the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu (CP) his command as the lead agency in internal security have emplaced an Operation code-named Operation Udo ga chi, Zero Kidnapping and Other Violent Crimes in the State.
He said that the development is a proactive template to assuage the fear of the unknown to effectively police the State by encouraging the great people of Anambra State to come home en-masse for this festive period.
“The operation include the Army from 302 Artillery Regiment (GS), the Navy from the Naval Outpost, Department of State Service, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Immigration Services (NIS), Nigerian Correctional Service, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Vigilante and most importantly Ndi Anambra and its teeming populace who have resolved to work with the security agencies in sharing information that may lead to the arrest and prosecution of kidnappers and other criminals.
“The Security Forces are now more motivated, as the operation will give them a more coordinated approach to reclaiming the public space. It will also serve as a daily brief to always restrategise as the operation unfolds.
“Furthermore, various Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) as well as other Security Formations/Security agencies have been directed to conduct massive raids on identified criminal flashpoints and hot spots within their Areas of Responsibility (AOR).
“This strategic move is aimed at dislodging criminal elements. It will also assist the security agencies to stay ahead of criminal threats and reinforce public confidence as well as ensuring the continued safety and security of all residents.
“Operation Udo ga chi Zero Kidnapping and other violent crimes in the State is intelligence-driven with Stop-and-Search operations, Joint Security targeted patrols and the Operatives posted to identify locations with Amoured Personnel Carriers(APC) on alert to respond to any untoward situations.
“To this end, we have a Joint Security Information Room for Ndi Anambra to report any suspicious activity. The numbers are:
Police – 07039194332
NDLEA – 09136832679
NSDC – 08066769442
FRSC – 122
Anambra State Vigilantes – 511 and 122.
and Others we shall provide as the Operations commence.
“While we seek the cooperation of Ndi Anambra and its residents, we also wish to state that the Operatives have been fully briefed to be civil to members of the public,” CP Orutugu said.
He thanked the State Government and good-spirited Ndi Anambra for their goodwill in fixing some of the Operational vehicles and Armoured Personnel Carriers of the command.
