By Ikemefuna Asika

The security agencies in Anambra State comprising the Police, 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) and Anambra State Vigilante group today Monday, 14th April 2025 at Amawbia Flyover, Awka – Onitsha expressway launched Operation Udo ga chi Zero Kidnapping and Other Violent Crimes in the State.

In his address on the occasion, Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Orutugu Ikioye said that the purpose of the event is to let Ndi Anambra and residents know that after a review and evaluation of policing capabilities to nip in the bud serious crimes like Armed robbery, kidnapping, and other related situations, especially within this Easter period and beyond, the Police 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 stated that it 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’.

He reiterated that no one agency can take the glory alone in the efforts of sustaining safety and security in the State, as the Operation comprises all the security agencies 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.

CP Ikioye Orutugu noted that 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 restrategize as the operation unfolds.

He also disclosed that 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 according to him 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 Amorured Personnel Carriers 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 Viglinates – 511 and 122.
and Others we shall provide as the Operations commence’ he said.

While seeking the cooperation of Ndi Anambra and its residents, he pointed out that the Operatives have been fully briefed to be civil to members of the public.

He thanked the Anambra State Government and good-spirited ndi Anambra for their goodwill in fixing some of their Operational vehicles and Armoured Personnel Carriers, stressing that ‘together, we can make Anambra State a safer and livable homeland for everyone’.

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