Police review operations, present N59.2m cheques to families of fallen officers in Anambra

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By Madu Obi

The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu has held a high-level strategic meeting with Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) of the command across Anambra State, during which it reviews its operations in the state.

The meeting, which took place at its headquarters in Awka, was aimed at revitalizing operational strategies and reinforcing proactive policing across the state.

According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the meeting also provided a platform to review the command’s operational framework, strengthen intelligence-led policing, and reassess the progress of ongoing investigations into various cases.

The CP, who charged the officers to remain committed to their constitutional mandate of protecting lives and property, emphasized discipline, professionalism, and collaboration with community stakeholders as key drivers of effective policing.

He further directed Area Commanders, tactical teams, and DPOs to step up visibility patrols, surveillance, and intelligence sharing to sustain the current gains in security across Anambra State.

During the meeting, the CP presented cheques from the Inspector-General of Police’s Group Life Insurance/Family Welfare Scheme to the families policemen who had died.

The PPRO said the cheques, totalling ₦59,186,177.62, were given to 38 families of Police officers who paid the supreme price in the line of duty.

CP Orutugu described the gesture as a demonstration of the Force leadership’s commitment to the welfare of personnel and their families, stressing that the sacrifices of the gallant officers will never be forgotten.

In addition, CP Orutugu, on behalf of the officers and men of the command, also extended cash support to the family of an Inspector of Police who lost his life while repelling an attack by insurgents at Aguata.

He reaffirmed the command’s readiness to continually support the families of fallen heroes and reassured Anambra people of the unwavering commitment of the Police to ensure safety, law, and order.