By Chisimdi Esther
In a bid to strengthen security and ensure safety and well-being of Imo State residents, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has deployed 60 specially trained and well-equipped personnel, otherwise known as the Special Intervention Squad (SIS), to the State.
This deployment in a release signed and made available to newsmen by the Imo Command spokesman, DSP Henry Okoye, is part of the IGP’s ongoing commitment to enhancing peace, tackling criminal activities, and ensuring security across the state.
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Okoye in the release also disclosed that the special squad deployment, "is tasked with reducing crime, dismantling criminal networks, and addressing security threats to the state’s stability."
He said, "the unit will work as a unified force in collaboration with the Imo State Police Command, other security agencies, and local vigilantes to implement a comprehensive strategy for enhancing public safety across the state.
"The deployed personnel will be strategically stationed across the state’s three senatorial districts, with a particular focus on areas that have experienced heightened security concerns. This strategic approach will enable the SIS unit to effectively address critical security issues and enhance public safety throughout the state."
"The Commissioner of Police expressed his gratitude to the IGP for the proactive deployment of the SIS and acknowledged the invaluable support of the Executive Governor of Imo State, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodinma. The Governor's unwavering commitment, particularly in welfare and logistics, has been instrumental to the success of the deployment and has significantly boosted the morale of the personnel.
"The SIS unit, launched in July 2023, has played a key role in addressing nationwide security challenges. Its deployment further reinforces the NPF commitment to ensuring the safety and security of Imo State residents." Okoye added.
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