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Anambra, Enugu Police Join Forces to Crush Border Crimes

The Anambra and Enugu State Police Commands have joined forces to combat cross-border crimes by sharing intelligence and resources.

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Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu and his Enugu State Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Giwa

The Anambra and Enugu State Police Commands have joined forces to combat cross-border crimes by sharing intelligence and resources.

They warned criminals to desist or face the full force of the law.

The Anambra and Enugu State Police Commands have partnered to combat cross-border crimes, strengthening security measures between the two states.

To achieve this, Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, and his Enugu State counterpart, CP Mamman Giwa, met on Monday to strategize proactive policing efforts in line with the directives of Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.

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In a statement after the meeting, Anambra police spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, highlighted the infiltration of criminals between both states as a pressing concern requiring urgent action.

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“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 Commissioners reiterated their commitment to decisively combat all forms of crime and criminality in both states, ensuring maximum public security and safety.

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“They 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, was attended by Deputy Commissioners of Police in charge of Operations and other senior officers from both commands.

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