In a bid to strengthen security and ensure the safety of its citizens, the Anambra State government on Tuesday, February 4, demolished three kidnappers’ dens located in Ndiezenwankwo Uruagu, Umumejiaku Uruagu, and Obiofia Nnewichi, all in Nnewi North Local Council.
The operation was led by Deputy Governor Onyekachukwu Ibezim, accompanied by the Special Adviser on Community Security, Chief Ken Emeakayi; House Committee Chairman on Security and Majority Leader, Hon Ikenna Ofodeme; Nnewi North Local Council Chairman, Mr Echezona Anazodo; and Augustine Ike.
Speaking on the development, Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, described the action as a clear demonstration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s commitment to tackling criminality and fostering peace in the state.
“This underscores Governor Soludo’s war on criminality in the state, the recent launch of the Anambra security system, ‘Agụnaechemba,’ and Operation ‘Udo Ga-Achi,’ (Peace Shall Reign),” Mefor said.
According to him, the security system is equipped with advanced technology, including a state-of-the-art tracking system, command-and-control systems that integrate voice, video, and data for efficient security management, and AI-powered surveillance cameras to monitor communities across the state.
Other facilities include walkie-talkies, specialised task forces on drugs, touting, cultism, and criminal idolatry, as well as routine patrols and stop-and-search operations.
“Governor Soludo has emphasised that security, law, and order are central to his administration’s vision of creating a livable and prosperous homeland,” he added.
Mefor also noted that the dynamics of criminality in the South-East and Nigeria as a whole have evolved, requiring thoughtful, deliberate, and comprehensive responses.
He commended the governor’s efforts, describing them as pragmatic and reassuring to stakeholders.
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