- The Commissioner of Police in the state, Kanayo Uzuegbu, shared that the achievements made within just one month of his appointment were possible due to the implementation of effective policing strategies
- These strategies were developed to address both existing and emerging security challenges in the state
The Enugu State Police Command recently showcased 92 suspects who were apprehended in different areas of the state for various crimes such as murder, armed robbery, kidnapping, and cultism.
During the arrests, the police recovered several items including four AK-47 rifles, 66 firearms of different types, 333 live ammunition of various calibers, 25 vehicles, and other incriminating evidence.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Kanayo Uzuegbu, shared that the achievements made within just one month of his appointment were possible due to the implementation of effective policing strategies.
These strategies were developed to address both existing and emerging security challenges in the state.
The commissioner further explained that these strategies were in line with the grassroots-focused, proactive, community-oriented, and problem-solving approach to policing, aligning with the vision and mission of the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
“I have met and interacted with critical security stakeholders, including local government chairmen, traditional rulers, heads of other security agencies and many others, on the best ways to collectively tackle security challenges in the State.
“These engagements, I must tell you, have started paying off as we are making remarkable progress in tackling violent crimes of kidnapping, armed robbery and the criminal activities of subversive criminals.
“It is a known fact that it is humanly impossible to totally eliminate crimes in human society. However, I want to assure the good people of Enugu State and visitors that we remain committed to ensuring that maximum security and tranquility are maintained in the State,” he said.