The
Commisioner of Police, Anambra Command, Mr Dan Daura has lauched Operation Puff
Adder, at Okpoko Divisional Police Station Ontisha, which is aimed at stepping
up police operations in and around the state with an aim at flushing out miscreants
and criminals from the State.
He
said that, ``we assure peace, to the law abiding residents and visitors to the
state for them to enjoy lasting peace and safety.’’
``It
is significant that we have chosen to launch this Operation in the commercial
city of Onitsha as the command is resolute in its drive to make the city safe
for residents.
``We
shall extend this operation to every nook and cranny of Anambra State, so that
every 'onye Anambra’ can sleep comfortably and engage in their
lawful activities in secure atmosphere.
The
operation, an initiative of the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr M
A Adamu, seeks to bring to the barest minimum the issue of crime in all states
of the federation.
Speaking
at the launch the Governor of Anambra State ably, represented by Secretary to
the State Government, Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, re-emphazied government's
commitment to rid the state of criminal
elements, which has been the strongest point of Chief Willie Obiano’s
government.
He
went on to say ``Security has been top priority of this administration since
inception. We have made efforts to adequately equip the police and provide
necessary support to all other security agencies in the state -- the Army,
Navy, Airforce and Vigilance Groups.
``We
have declared Anambra a zero tolerant state to all forms of criminality; we
have shown commitment and resolve to ensure the safety of Ndi Anambra and all
who reside within the state."