Enugu State Police command operatives have successfully rescued 12 kidnap victims and apprehended 92 suspects involved in various crimes over the course of one month.
According to the Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, who addressed the press in Enugu, the suspects were arrested for various offenses, including kidnapping, armed robbery, unlawful possession of firearms, rape, subversive criminal activities, conspiracy, and other related crimes.
During his inaugural press briefing, the commissioner showcased the suspects at the command headquarters, highlighting that the recovered exhibits included four AK-47 rifles, 66 firearms of varying calibers, 333 live ammunition rounds of different calibers, 25 vehicles, and numerous other incriminating items.
He emphasized that the command was diligently implementing effective policing strategies to confront both existing and emerging security challenges in the state, in alignment with the vision and mission of the Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun.
“There is no doubt that the task of effectively policing our society is daily becoming daunting. However, I have since my assumption of duty, ensured that the right policing strategies are devised to tackle existing and emerging security challenges in the state. These strategies are subsumed in my grassroots-driven, proactive, people-oriented, and problem-solving policing thrust.
“These engagements, I must tell you have started paying off, as we are making remarkable progress in tackling violent crimes of kidnapping, armed robbery, and the criminal activities of subversive criminals.
“It is a known fact that it is humanly impossible to totally eliminate crimes in human society. However, I want to assure the good people of Enugu State and visitors that we remain committed to ensuring that maximum security and tranquility are maintained in the state.
“I want to state without ambiguity that negative insinuations on the security situations in Enugu State are false and unfounded. I, therefore, make bold to say that the state remains peaceful and a safe haven for visitors and investors to come and meaningfully carry out their lawful businesses,” he said.
