Ben Ezechime, Enugu
The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, Bitrus Giwa, on Saturday, led a comprehensive security patrol to Nimbo, Opanda, Adani, Ogurugu, and Nkpologu communities in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of the state.
A statement from the command’s spokesperson SP Daniel Ndukwe said that the patrol was aimed at boosting the confidence of rural residents, deter criminal activities, and strengthen synergy among security agencies operating in the area.
The CP also visited both the temporary and permanent sites of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Madueke located in Ogurugu.
During the visit, the Commander of the Naval Base, Commodore A. O. Odejobi, warmly received the Commissioner and actively joined him in the patrol.
They were also accompanied by the Executive Chairman of Uzo-Uwani LGA, Hon. Ezeugwu Chijioke.
According to Ndukwe, CP Giwa reaffirmed the unwavering resolve of the police and other security agencies to intensify collaborative efforts in tackling criminal elements, particularly those involved in violent crimes.
The Commissioner assured residents of communities especially those in rural areas of the continued commitment of security forces in Enugu State to ensuring their safety and overall security.
The police boss was accompanied on the visit by DCP Gregory Itobore, Head of the Command’s Operations Department; ACP Idowu Azeez Moroof, Commanding Officer, No. 3 PMF, Enugu; ACP Oyewole Kehinde Suraju, Head of the State Intelligence Department (SID); ACP Stephen Gudu, Nsukka Area Commander; and other senior police officers.
