Anambra Police Commissioner Extends Christmas Invitation: ‘State is Safe, Come Home’
In a heartfelt appeal to diaspora citizens, Anambra State Commissioner of Police Ikioye Orutugu has declared the southeastern state fully secure for the upcoming Christmas celebrations, urging indigenes to return home without hesitation.
The police chief’s assurance comes on the heels of what many observers have described as the most peaceful and successful gubernatorial election in the state’s recent history—a tangible demonstration of the improved security situation.
Building Confidence Through Visible Policing
Commissioner Orutugu, who assumed leadership of the Anambra State Police Command nine months ago as the 35th commissioner, emphasized that deliberate security measures have transformed the state into a safe haven for residents and visitors alike.
“Anambra is a safe place. Prepare and come home for Christmas,” Orutugu stated unequivocally, highlighting how sustained peace has been achieved through visible policing and robust community engagement strategies.
A Philosophy of Policing Without Force
Known for his community-driven approach, CP Orutugu has implemented a policing philosophy that prioritizes crime prevention and emotional intelligence over brute force.
“I have the policy of policing without guns. I police not your actions but your emotions by counseling, appealing to your conscience,” the commissioner explained, outlining his unique approach to law enforcement.
This methodology has involved strengthening collaboration with traditional rulers, youth groups, and religious leaders to facilitate early intelligence sharing and build public trust in security forces.
Intelligence-Led Operations Yield Results
The command’s intelligence-led operations have successfully used actionable information to prevent and disrupt criminal activities across the state, ensuring relative safety in all local government areas.
Orutugu pointed to his flashpoint deployment strategy as particularly effective, noting that comprehensive security coverage now extends to all identified trouble spots and border communities.
Accountability and Professional Standards
When addressing concerns about police conduct, the commissioner emphasized his zero-tolerance policy toward misconduct, extortion, or abuse of power.
“Professionalism and respect for human rights remain central to policing in the state,” Orutugu affirmed, ensuring that returning residents would encounter a security force committed to ethical standards.
Festive Season Security Preparedness
Residents and indigenes planning to return for the Christmas celebrations can expect visible security presence and rapid response capabilities designed to safeguard lives and property throughout the festive period.
“With the combination of community engagement and strategic deployments, Anambra has emerged as a model for peace and security in the region,” Orutugu noted with evident pride.
Concluding his message of assurance, the police commissioner reiterated: “Through deliberate policing and grassroots engagement, we have maintained peace. Anambra is ready for the festive season. Come home.”
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