In a bid to sustain the fight against insecurity across the state, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has donated 30 operational vehicles to the Nigeria Police, Anambra State Command.
The move came as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen law enforcement capacity and deepen community safety in Anambra State, the Governor said.
The state government had last year donated 170 operational vehicles to security agencies in Anambra.
Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Soludo reflected on the imperative of security, recalling that in January last year, his administration launched the Agunechemba law alongside Operation Udo Ga Achị, a joint task force designed to combat the wave of criminality that once ravaged many parts of Anambra.
“Twelve months after, the difference is clear,” he said, noting the marked improvement in peace and order.
The Governor credited the security agencies for their unwavering vigilance, expressing the State’s gratitude to them “for keeping awake to make sure we sleep.”
Noting that his government’s security drive encouraged a mass return of Anambra indigenes to their communities at Christmas, confident in the safety of their homeland, Governor Soludo further emphasized the importance of security, which he assured remains a top priority, noting that “security is too important in Anambra… (and) is a continuous work in progress.”
He reminded the audience that last year, 170 vehicles were provided to security agencies, explaining that the additional 30 Hilux vehicles are specifically for the Nigeria Police to enhance mobility and responsiveness in fighting crime and keeping the State safe.
Receiving the vehicles on behalf of The Police Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, Anambra State Commissioner of Police, expressed gratitude for the augmentation in resources, assuring that the vehicles, which he described as critical tools for effective policing and rapid response to threats, would be properly utilised for the purpose for which they were procured.
The donation is expected to improve patrolling, curb criminal activities, and reinforce the state’s positive security trajectory.
Press Secretary to the Governor, Christian Aburime, in a statement, noted that as Anambra continues to enjoy unprecedented peace and security, Governor Soludo’s strategic investments in law enforcement capacity signaled a sustained commitment to protecting lives, encouraging economic growth, and ensuring the overall wellbeing of the state’s residents.
“This timely boost to the police force not only equips officers with modern means to serve but also reassures communities that their safety remains a non-negotiable priority of the Anambra State government,” he stated.
