By Chukwudi Osuji
Deputy Inspector-General of Police supervising the South East Geopolitical Zone and in charge of Logistics and Supply, DIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie has advocated for enhanced and continued collaboration among security stakeholders in Imo State for a sustainable and effective policing of the state.
Onwuemelie stressed that continuous collaboration among the Police, other security agencies, government institutions, traditional rulers, community leaders, and other critical stakeholders, "remains key to addressing contemporary security challenges and making Imo State unsafe for criminal elements ."
The DIG made the call during his operational visit to Imo State as part of his strategic assessment tour of the South East Geopolitical Zone, in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Friday.
The police chief, received by the State Police Commissioner, CP Audu Garba Bosso, the management team and senior officers of the Command emphasized the need for professionalism, discipline, accountability, and intelligence-led policing.
He urged officers to remain committed to their constitutional responsibilities of protecting lives and property, while also commending the Command for its commitment and operational efforts towards safeguarding lives and property in Imo State.
Onwuemelie reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force towards embracing modern crime-fighting technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, drones, and other innovative security solutions, to enhance intelligence gathering, surveillance, investigation, and proactive policing in combating crime and criminality across the country.
The DIG who earlier paid a courtesy visit to HRM Eze Emmanuel Okeke, Chairman, Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers, as part of his engagements in the State, solicited the continued support and partnership of traditional institutions in the collective quest to improve peace and security in the State.
Responding, Eze Imo reaffirmed the commitment of traditional institutions to supporting security agencies in sustaining peace across the State.
Also, the Imo Police boss, CP Audu Garba Bosso in his remarks appreciated the visit of the DIG and assured of the Command’s continued commitment, in synergy with other security agencies and relevant stakeholders, to protecting lives and property while promoting a safe and peaceful environment for all residents.
