By Karen James
Awka, Anambra State – In a bid to enhance security and foster stronger cooperation with strategic stakeholders, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc MNIPS PhD, has paid a familiarization visit to the Acting Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu, and his management team.
The visit, which took place at the university’s main campus, aimed to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the academic community while addressing security challenges within the university environment.
As part of his commitment to ensuring the safety of students, faculty, and residents of the Ifite and Amansea axis, CP Orutugu proposed the construction of a police post on a parcel of land donated by the university’s management. The facility is expected to bolster security efforts, provide quicker response to emergencies, and curb criminal activities in and around the university area.
The CP was accompanied by DCP Moses Gana, Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department, and ACP James Ihiabe, Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations. He noted that the initiative is crucial, given the history of security incidents in the school’s vicinity.
To enhance security in the state, the Anambra State Police Command is focused on:
1. Gathering intelligence to inform effective policing strategies.
2. Building community trust and confidence in law enforcement.
3. Leveraging university resources and expertise to strengthen security operations.
4. Developing joint initiatives to address security concerns.
In his response, Prof. Ikechebelu expressed gratitude to the CP and his team for their proactive approach to security. He commended the police for their dedication and expressed confidence in their ability to maintain a safer environment for students and staff.
The visit marks a significant step in fostering police-community relations and ensuring a more secure academic environment in Anambra State.
SP Tochukwu Ikenga, Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command
