Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, Kanayo Uzuegbu has highlighted the operational achievements of the Command in 2024, expressing gratitude to the citizens of Enugu State for their unwavering support. He also outlined the policing priorities for 2025, emphasising enhanced security and public safety.
Highlighting the Command’s 2024 modest accomplishments, CP Kanayo disclosed that over 130-armed robbery suspects, 100 kidnapping or abduction suspects, 55 murder suspects, and more than 111 suspects for unlawful possession of firearms were arrested. Additionally, 226 suspects involved in cultism and 450 others linked to various crimes such as burglary, stealing, and fraud were also arrested.
He said about 100 kidnapped or abducted victims were rescued. Items recovered included over 200 firearms, including 21 AK-47 rifles, 1 submachine gun, and 1 G-3 rifle; 1,863 rounds of ammunition; and 124 vehicles comprising motor vehicles, tricycles, and motorcycles.
Pix: CP Kanayo Uzuegbu
The Police Public Relations Officer, Enugu Command, DSP Daniel Ndukwe in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Enugu said the Commissioner expressed gratitude to the Inspector-General of Police Kayode Eghetokun for his resounding guidance and overall support. He also appreciates the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, for providing material and moral support to the police throughout the year.
The Commissioner of Police commended the citizens for supplying credible and actionable information that significantly aided operations. He acknowledges the collaborative efforts of sister security agencies, the Neighbourhood Watch Group, Forest Guards, local vigilantes, and hunters.
He also praised personnel of the Command for their resilience, dedication, and bravery, noting that these collective efforts made the year’s successes possible. He mourned and prayed for the continued repose of the souls of those who paid the ultimate price with their lives in the course of the year’s o
Uzuegbu reassured the people of Enugu State of the Command’s commitment to a more professional, community-driven, proactive, robust, and results-based policing in 2025. He called on citizens to remain vigilant, law-abiding, and supportive of the police and other security agencies, wishing everyone a fruitful and fulfilling New Year
Author: Maureen Ikpeama