In a coordinated effort to combat cross-border crime, the Anambra and Enugu State Police Commands have initiated joint border patrols and operations.
This collaborative strategy, aligned with the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Kayode Egbetokun’s enhanced policing directives, was announced in a joint statement released on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officers of Enugu and Anambra States, SP Daniel Ndukwe and SP Tochukwu Ikenga, respectively.
“The Anambra State Command’s Commissioner of Police, Dr Ikioye Orutugu and his Enugu State counterpart, Mr Mamman Giwa, met on March 24, 2025, to devise operational strategies aimed at proactively policing the two neighbouring states,” the statement detailed.
The Commissioners identified a critical security challenge. “The Commissioners identified the infiltration of criminals between the neighbouring states as a major security challenge requiring urgent intervention to address violent crimes and the activities of subversive criminal elements.”
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In response, they have committed to a unified approach. “As a result, they pledged to collaborate, share intelligence, and pool operational resources to combat violent crimes at the borders and within their respective states,” the statement continued.
The Commissioners have made a firm commitment to public safety. “The Commissioners reiterated their commitment to decisively combat all forms of crime and criminality in both states through joint security patrols and operations, with the aim of ensuring maximum public security and safety.”
A clear warning was issued to criminal elements. “Both commissioners also warned criminals operating in the two states to either repent or be ready to face the full weight of the law.”
The meeting, held at the Anambra State Command Headquarters in Awka, saw the participation of key personnel. “The meeting, which was held at the Anambra State Command Headquarters, Awka, was attended by the Deputy Commissioners of Police in charge of Operations and other officers from both Commands.”