Governor promises to rebuild 28 Divisional Police Stations

Governor promises to rebuild 28 Divisional Police Stations

The Governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo has stated that he will re-build 28 divisional police offices that were burnt down by hoodlums in the state.

He said the project which will be in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria, communities, patriotic Ndi Anambra and corporations will help expand State’s Correctional centres.

Soludo, who disclosed this in his address during the official launching of a security initiative tagged Operation Udo Ga – Achi (Peace shall Prevail), held at the International Conversation Center Awka on Saturday, also pledged to pay the sum of ₦5m to anyone or whistleblowers with useful information that would lead to arrest of kidnappers and other criminal elements in the state.

He said he has signed into law the newly passed Anambra State Homeland Security Bill 2025 to legalise the new security initiative which according to him, would equally be driven by application of Artificial Intelligence, kinetic and non-kinetic action, among others.

According to him, ‘Today, we launch a Special intervention force code named: “Operation Udo Ga-Achi” which translates to Operation Peace Shall Prevail. This special intervention, as an emergency action, complements regular policing by upscaling intelligence gathering, reward whistleblowers, enhance rapid response, and urgently root out the criminals from any/every camp in Anambra state.

“It will also have a special task forces on drugs, touting, cultism, and criminal idolatry.

“We will ramp up our civic and social reformation, and we invite the clergy, communities, teachers, and social crusaders to join in this campaign.

“They will be active in all nooks and crannies of the state, with patrols and pin-down stop-and-search operations as necessary. We are investing heavily in logistical support.

“We are unveiling some 200 vehicles made to fit for purpose to aid operations and many more will be procured soon.