Former Anambra CP, Orutugu, pulled out after 34 years of service

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By Madu Obi

Former Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Ikioye Orutugu has formally retired from the Force after 34 years of service.

Orutugu was recently promoted Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG, and his formal retirement from the Nigeria Police Force was marked with a ceremonial pull-out parade, and the State Executive Council send-forth ceremony organized by the Anambra State government.

As part of the events, the Anambra State government hosted AIG Orutugu in recognition of his outstanding contributions to security, peace, and public safety in the State.

Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, acknowledged Orutugu's collaborative approach to policing, strategic partnership with stakeholders, and unwavering commitment to combating crime and strengthening public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.

He described AIG Orutugu as an exceptional police officer whose tenure in Anambra State was marked by strengthened police-community relations, enhanced inter-agency collaboration, strategic security partnerships, and remarkable operational successes in the fight against crime and criminality.

Also at a colourful ceremonial pull-out parade held at the Anambra State Police Command headquarters in Awka, officers and men of the Command, family members, retired senior police officers, traditional rulers, government officials, friends, and other distinguished guests gathered to celebrate the remarkable career and selfless service of the senior police officer.

The ceremony was conducted in line with the age-long traditions of the Nigeria Police Force, symbolizing the formal conclusion of AIG Orutugu's distinguished career after decades of dedicated service to the nation.

The ceremony featured the inspection of the parade, ceremonial procession, and conferment of policing honours, as well as goodwill messages from colleagues and stakeholders who commended his professionalism, exemplary leadership, operational excellence, and people-oriented policing philosophy.

The Command expressed profound appreciation to the government and people of Anambra State, sister security agencies, traditional institutions, religious leaders, community leaders, and all stakeholders for their unwavering support throughout his tenure as Commissioner of Police, Anambra State.