The Inspector General of Police’s monitoring unit has arrived in Anambra to oversee the withdrawal of police personnel from Very Important Persons’ (VIPs) escort duties. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, received the team on Monday in Awka. The move is part of a nationwide effort to reform police operations and enhance national security, following recent attacks on places of worship and schools across the country.
The Commissioner of Police reiterated the command’s commitment to supporting the Inspector General of Police’s reform efforts, which aim to promote professionalism, discipline, and optimal deployment of police manpower. The withdrawal of officers and men from VIP escort duties is expected to strengthen public policing, improve response capacity, and make more personnel available for core policing duties across the state.
The command has pledged to support the monitoring team with additional personnel to ensure a seamless and transparent enforcement process. All Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Heads of Tactical Units in the state have been directed to provide necessary support. The command has also urged all individuals, organizations, and VIPs affected by the directive to comply fully.
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, issued the directive recently, citing the need to reform police operations and improve national security. The move is seen as a significant step towards enhancing the effectiveness of the police force and addressing the growing concerns about security in the country. With the monitoring unit’s presence in Anambra, the state’s police command is poised to implement the directive and contribute to the overall effort to improve national security.
The successful implementation of this directive is crucial, as it will not only free up more personnel for core policing duties but also help to strengthen the overall security architecture of the country. As the police command in Anambra works to enforce the directive, it is expected that other states will follow suit, leading to a more streamlined and effective policing system nationwide.
