The Commissioner of Police Anambra State, Mr Echeng Echeng, has said that the criminals masquerading as unknown gunmen are now known.
Last year, the state had fallen under the grip of criminals, in the guise of unknown gunmen who perpetrated heinous crimes against the state and its citizens.
The criminals came close to stalling the governorship election in the state in November 2021, as most parts of the state were declared unsafe for political campaigns.
Echeng Echeng who addressed officers of the command at the State Police headquarters in Awka on Thursday, during a visit of the Assistant Inspector General in charge of Zone 13, AIG Umar Muri, declared that the state is now safe.
Briefing the AIG who was on a working visit on the achievements of the command, Echeng said that they have registered a lot of successes in the fight against criminals noting that Most of the successes wouldn’t have been possible without the advice of Zone 13 boss.
AIG Umar Muri commended the men and officers of the command on their efforts in fighting criminals.
He also commended their patriotism and untiring efforts in curbing the ugly situation in the state, while also reiterating on the code of conduct for serving officers and men.
He stated that the zone was proud that Anambra state has curtailed criminal elements, adding that the IGP has made a lot of commitment to ensure the high morale of men of the force.
He listed some of the strategies to include kitting of men of the force, prompt salaries, renovation of four Police colleges and operational vehicles among others.
