The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu has paid a familiarization visit to the Acting Vice Chancellor Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu and his management team.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that the CP while speaking revealed that the essence of the visit is to seek more cooperation and collaboration of strategic stakeholders in the State.
The CP further proposes to build a Police post on the land donated by the Management Team to curb criminal activities, provide a faster response to emergencies, and maintain a safer environment for students, faculty, and the surrounding community of Ifite and Amansea axis.
The CP who was accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of State Criminal Investigation Department, DCP Moses Gana and the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations ACP James Ihiabe, noted that the initiative is particularly important, given the history of security incidents in the School area.
” The visit aims to foster a positive relationship between law enforcement and the academic community.
“Gather intelligence and insights to inform policing strategies, Enhance community trust and confidence in law enforcement.
“Access resources and expertise to support policing operations and develop joint initiatives to address pressing security concerns”. Orutugu said.
In his response, the Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof Ikechebelu who spoke on behalf of the Management team thanked the Police team.
Ikechebelu lauded the Commissioner’s commitment to security and expressed confidence in his ability to tackle crime in Anambra State, especially within the University community.
