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CP Ikioye Orutugu Takes Over as 35th Commissioner of Police in Anambra State


In a significant development, CP Ikioye Orutugu has assumed office as the 35th Commissioner of Police in Anambra State. He takes over from CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, who has been redeployed to Force Headquarters as the Commissioner of Police in charge of Counter Terrorism Unit, Abuja.

Born on August 3, 1966, in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, CP Orutugu joined the Nigeria Police Force on May 18, 1992, as a cadet Assistant Superintendent at the Nigeria Police Academy Annex Kaduna. He holds a BSc in Political Science from the University of Port Harcourt, a Master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Lagos, and a PhD in Sociology of Education from the University of Port Harcourt.
Throughout his illustrious career, CP Orutugu has served in various states across the Federation, holding notable positions such as Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of homicide Section Force Criminal Investigation Department, Abuja, and Commanding Officer Federal Highway, Zone 5 (Edo, Delta, and Bayelsa).

As the new Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Orutugu seeks the support and cooperation of the general public in combating crime within the state. He is committed to implementing proactive policing strategies and community policing to ensure a safer Anambra State.
CP Orutugu has received specialized training, including the Unit Commander Conversion Course, Squadron Commander Combat Leadership Course, and Strategic Leadership and Command Course Nigeria Police Institute, Studies, Abuja. He is also a fellow of the War College and a member of the Nigeria Institute of Professional courses.

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