The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, has reviewed the operational achievements of the Command in 2024, expressing gratitude to the citizens of Enugu State for their unwavering support.
He also outlined the policing priorities for 2025, emphasising enhanced security and public safety.
Highlighting the Command’s 2024 modest accomplishments, CP Kanayo disclosed that over 130 armed robbery suspects, 100 kidnapping or abduction suspects, 55 murder suspects and more than 111 suspects for unlawful possession of firearms were arrested.
Additionally, 226 suspects involved in cultism and 450 others linked to various crimes such as burglary, stealing, and fraud were also arrested.
Furthermore, about 100 kidnapped or abducted victims were rescued. Items recovered included over 200 firearms, including 21 AK-47 rifles, 1 submachine gun, and 1 G-3 rifle; 1,863 rounds of ammunition; and 124 vehicles comprising motor vehicles, tricycles, and motorcycles.
The Commissioner expressed profound gratitude to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, for his resounding guidance and overall support.
He also appreciates the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for providing material and moral support to the police throughout the year.
CP Kanayo further commended the citizens for supplying credible and actionable information that significantly aided operations.
He acknowledges the collaborative efforts of sister security agencies, the Neighbourhood Watch Group, Forest Guards, local vigilantes, and hunters.
The CP also praised personnel of the Command for their resilience, dedication, and bravery, noting that these collective efforts made the year’s successes possible.
He mourned and prayed for the continued repose of the souls of those who paid the ultimate price with their lives in the year’s operations.
As the new year begins, CP Kanayo has reassured the people of Enugu State of the Command’s commitment to a more professional, community-driven, proactive, robust, and results-based policing.
He called on citizens to remain vigilant, law-abiding, and supportive of the police and other security agencies, wishing everyone a fruitful and fulfilling 2025.
