By Okey Maduforo Awka
In order to checkmate and avert the excesses of officers and men of the Police Command in operations of the Udo Ga Chi Security Operations the Police Commissioner Ikioye Orutugu has set up a monitoring team to control the activities of operatives.
This is coming twenty four hours after the eight Service Commanders launched the security initiative to complement the activities of the Agunechemba Security Squad in the area.
The monitoring team which is headed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Criminal Investigations Department in Awka DCP Mantu Chong is saddled with the task of ensuring that officers civil are civil and are complying with the operational order ”
According to the release by the Police Public Relations Officer SP Tochikwu Ikenga;
“Following the launch and deployment of the Joint Security Team to enforce Operation Udo Ga Chi – Zero Kidnapping, few days ago, the Commissioner of Police *CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc MNIPS PhD.* today 16th April 2025 set up a monitoring team headed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Criminal Investigations Department Awka *DCP Mantu Chong mni* to ensure that Officers are civil and are complying with the Operational Order. He can be reached on 07030871026_
“The *CP* on behalf of other security agencies expresses gratitude to the State Government and some good-spirited Anambraians for their support_
“He also appreciates the coordinated approach and sacrifices of the Police and other Security Agencies to nip in the bud serious crimes like Armed robbery, kidnapping, and other related situations, especially within this Easter period and beyond”
“The *CP* notes that alongside our strong resolve to fight all forms of violent crimes, the Operations have a window of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and community policing principles where applicable”
“This will be open for those desirous of taking advantage of such avenues to resolve specific problems and issues”
“Anambra Police Command shall continue to review the operations as it progresses and explore strategies to improve safety and security in the State”
“In the event of request for any security services, members of the public are encouraged to call the Command Control Room number on 07039194332 or PPRO 08039334002 for a prompt response”
“The ‘npf rescue me app’ is also available for free download on both Android and Apple IOS, for Android and iPhone users respectively. They can also call the various Area Commanders or DPOs in their various areas of concern as attached, please” he said.
