Anambra State Govt Welcomes New CP, Assures Of Collaboration…

Anambra State Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, has assured that the Professor Chukwuma Soludo led administration will continue to work with security agencies to strengthen its security apparatus.

The Deputy Governor gave the assurance when he on behalf of Governor Soludo, received the new Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Aderemi Adeoye, in his office at the government house, Awka.

Deputy Governor Ibezim, who described security of life and property as one of the top priorities of the present administration said that the good relationship between the state government and the police, as well as other security agencies will be maintained to ensure that Anambra State Residents move freely in their lawful businesses without harassment of any form.

He described the new Anambra CP, Mr. Adeoye, as a square peg in a square hole in security related issues, haven headed many units in Nigeria Police Force before his appointment as the state CP, expressing hope that security network of Anambra State will be improved under his watch.

Earlier, Mr. Adeoye said he is in the state to render selfless service to Ndi Anambra, as well as ensure that no stone is left unturned in the fight against crime and criminality, as according to him, the state police command under his watch will always be guided by the ethics of the profession and will not add to the problems of residents, but rather, help to solve the challenges confronting them especially security wise.

Mr. Adeoye observed that Anambra State is blessed with industrious people, who only need a safe and secured environment to thrive, promising that his leadership will ensure conducive environment for the people by consolidating on the achievements of his predecessor, even as he warned that there is no space for miscreants, who may want to terrorize or truncate the existing security and peace in the state.

In a vote of thanks, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Tochukwu Ikenga, appreciated Anambra State Government for its unflinching support to the state police command in the fight against insecurity, assuring that the command will not disappoint the government and people of the state.