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The Commissioner of Police (CP),  Anambra Command, Ikioye Orutugu, has ordered the arrest of individuals impersonating security personnel in the state to extort the public or compromise security.

Orutugu gave the order on Tuesday in Awka, following security assessments showing that unauthorised persons have been using police and other security agency uniforms to commit crimes in the state.

“The Anambra Police Command has introduced new enforcement measures to strengthen public security and curb the misuse of security uniforms,” Orutugu said.

“These directives aim to ensure proper identification of all security personnel on duty and to eliminate the activities of impersonators who endanger public safety.

“Anyone found wearing, selling, or using police or other security agency uniforms, kits, or accessories without authorisation will face immediate arrest and prosecution.”

He stressed that security uniforms remained classified government property, and unlawful possession constitutes a criminal offence.

He said impersonators often used the uniforms to commit crimes, intimidate residents, and evade law enforcement scrutiny.

Orutugu further directed all divisional police officers, tactical teams, and patrol units across the state to intensify visibility policing and verify the identities of personnel during operations.

He urged residents to stay vigilant and report suspicious individuals impersonating security personnel.

He said residents could report such individuals through the Anambra Police Control Room at 07039194332 or the Police Public Relations Officer at 08039334002.

(NAN)

Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, has vowed to retaliate against the killing of any police officer or resident by non-state actors, emphasizing that such violence will not be tolerated under his watch.

Orutugu, an Ijaw man, declared that his people do not fear anyone, stressing that Anambra does not deserve the persistent bloodshed it has endured for years.

“Every time, what we hear in Anambra is killings, kidnappings, and all sorts of crimes fueled by people we don’t know. Such a thing cannot continue under my watch,” he stated.

He highlighted the state’s legacy of producing prominent figures like Nnamdi Azikiwe, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie, and Emeka Anyaoku.

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Speaking when The Razor management paid him a courtesy visit, Orutugu noted that Anambra had recorded a significant milestone—one month without a single gunshot or killing. 

He attributed this achievement to divine grace, security collaboration, and community cooperation.

On the Monday sit-at-home order, Orutugu expressed optimism that peace was returning, as ongoing campaigns had reached both residents and those enforcing the directive.

He warned criminals still plotting attacks, declaring that security forces would firmly resist them. “Enough is enough,” he said.

Anambra Commissioner of Police, Aderemi Adeoye, has retired from the force after 35 years of service. 

He said it was time to move into full time business to challenge the richest man in Africa, Aliko Dangote.

He bowed out of the Police Force Saturday at the Dr Alex Ekwueme square where friends, colleagues, Anambra State Government and associates gathered to wish him well in future endeavours

Adeoye said: “I have been through militancy in Niger Delta, Boko Haram in North East, fought IPOB militancy in the Southeast, and I’m glad that I’m alive today, despite gunfire and bombs we have encountered, I do not have any scare on me.

“I thank NPF for the opportunity to serve and Nigeria for investing in me through trainings at home and abroad. I have been privileged to be trained in Ghana, England, Israel, California and more.

“I have served abroad in the United Nations and this career gave me opportunities for self development, and these have prepared me for retirement. It’s been a unique privilege serving Anambra.

“I’m proud of my men at Anambra State Police command. You are gallant, heroic and never giving up. We didn’t achieve anything through individual efforts but with other sister agencies.

“In 2018, I founded an investment club, Alpha Trust Investment Club (ATIC) Limited. We started it with a modest sum of N54 million but today we have investments worth over N20 billion.

” That will be my full time business from Wednesday May 1. We have been investing and now we want to go into full time business and we will in the next 10 years give Dangote a run for his money,”he said.

Governor Chukwuma Soludo, represented by his Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachi Ibezim, commended Adeoye for his efforts in helping Anambra Government in fight insecurity.

He said: “There’s a time to start and a time to begin and a time to end everything. We knew today would come. 

“The CP came to Anambra and has played his role meritoriously. He came when Soludo was tackling insecurity and people were in the bush fighting lawful citizens.

“Adeoye came in at the same time with his own style and dedication, sincerity of purpose and doggedness and within a short space, Anambra is now calm.It is not over until it is over and the fight is still sustained.

“If it were in our hands, we will say let this good man continue. because we are happy with his works.

” A street has been named after him and many awards too. I’m happy to proclaim that you’re now a citizen of Anambra. We wish you well in your future endeavours.”