Anambra State CP hands over cheques of N59m to families of 38 fallen officers

Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has demonstrated the force’s commitment to supporting the families of officers who made the ultimate sacrifice, presenting cheques worth ₦59 million to the bereaved families of 38 fallen officers under the Inspector-General of Police’s Group Life Insurance/Family Welfare Scheme.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, CP described the gesture as a demonstration of the Force leadership’s commitment to the welfare of personnel and their families, stressing that the sacrifices of the gallant officers will never be forgotten.

Also, the Commissioner of Police held a high-level strategic meeting with Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) of the Command. The meeting was aimed at revitalizing operational strategies and reinforcing proactive policing across the State.

The meeting, which took place at the State Police Command Headquarters, Awka, provided a platform to review the Command’s operational framework, strengthen intelligence-led policing, and reassess the progress of ongoing investigations into various Cases.

In his address, CP Orutugu charged the officers to remain committed to their constitutional mandate of protecting lives and property, while emphasizing discipline, professionalism, and collaboration with community stakeholders as key drivers of effective policing.

He further directed Area Commanders, tactical teams, and DPOs to step up visibility patrols, surveillance, and intelligence sharing to sustain the current gains in security across Anambra State.

In addition, CP Orutugu, on behalf of the Officers and Men of the Command, also extended cash support to the family of an Inspector of Police who lost his life while repelling an attack by insurgents at Aguata.

He reaffirmed the Command’s readiness to continually support the families of fallen heroes.

The CP further reassured Ndi Anambra of the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring safety, law, and order, while calling on the public to continue to provide credible information to assist the Police in fighting crime.