By Prisca Nguzo
The Imo State Police Commissioner, Aboki Danjuma has assured people of the state of the Command's commitment on improving security towards protecting lives and property of citizens of the state.
Danjuma said the police would continue to explore effective security strategies including community policing to ensure that security issues are drastically reduced and for sustaining of peace across the State.
The CP gave the assurance when he, on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, officially commissioned the newly renovated and upgraded Anara Divisional Police Headquarters in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of the state on Thursday.
The Imo Police boss underscored the importance of community policing and urged residents of the area to see the Police as partners in progress. He charged the vigilante groups to work closely with Police personnel to combat crime, stressing the need for synergy and credible information sharing.
He also commended the Anara community for their resilience and support and urged them to take ownership of the facility by ensuring its protection.
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Whille announcing SP Dawadinwe Wilberforce, as the new Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Anara Division, the police Commissioner disclosed that the division is adequately equipped and personnel heavily deployed to ensure effective policing, rapid response to distress calls, and sustained safety in the area.
"Significantly, Anara becomes the fifth Police Division previously affected by insecurity that has been rebuilt and reopened under the leadership of CP Aboki Danjuma, with the support of the State Government led by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Imo State, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodinma.
"This aligns with the Governor’s 3R Mandate of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, and Recovery, which continues to strengthen peace and security across the State." the Command's spokesman, DSP Henry Okoye told newsmen shortly after the commissioning event.
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