The Anambra State Police Command on Monday, 8th December 2025 formally received operatives of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP)’s Monitoring Unit deployed to the state to ensure full implementation of the IGP’s directive on the withdrawal of police personnel from VIP escort and guard duties.
In his remark, Anambra Commissioner of Police, CP. Ikioye Orutugu reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to supporting the IGP’s reform efforts targeted at enhancing professionalism, discipline, and optimal deployment of police manpower nationwide.
The CP noted that the withdrawal of these officers will help to strengthen public policing, improve response capacity, and ensure that more personnel are available for core policing duties across the state.
Orutugu further assured the Monitoring Unit operatives of the Command’s full cooperation throughout the exercise and directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Heads of Tactical Units to provide necessary support for a seamless and transparent enforcement process.
According to SP Ikenga Tochukwu, PPRO,
the Anambra State Police Command
urges all individuals, organizations, and VIPs affected by the directive to comply fully, noting that the exercise is part of nationwide efforts to reform police operations and improve national security.
