The new Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Mr. Ikioye Urutugu, has assumed office, pledging to combat criminality in the State to a standstill.
Urutugu, who officially took over as the 35th Commissioner of Police in Anambra State visited Nnewi to console the parents of three siblings who were murdered in their house and dumped in a refrigerator.
Urutugu during the visit said under his watch crime and criminality would be checkmated to its lowest level, warning that the Police Command would not compromise the security architecture of the state for anything.
While addressing newsmen in Nnewi, the CP said, “We are here today for an on-the-spot assessment of the scene where the unfortunate incident of the murder of three siblings happened.
“I am also here to console the family and relatives of the children and to reiterate the commitment of the Anambra State Police Command over this unwholesome crime.
“Unlike other similar incidents recorded in the state which bordered on kidnapping of individuals and sudden disappearance of persons, we shall unravel the circumstances surrounding this and ensure that the suspects are arrested and justice served.”
He also added that: “I have been briefed on how Ndi Anambra and the state government through the launch of Operation Udo Ga Chi have risen and joined voices in condemning any act that threatens our national peace and have resolved to work together and discuss those issues that tear us apart, not minding our differences.
“To support this move, the Command under my watch shall take every professional step in crime prevention to enhance crime fighting strategies through strategic deployment of our intelligence assets and robust synergy with sister security agencies, organized vigilance groups and other stakeholders.
“I urge the good people of Anambra State to remain law-abiding, vigilant and to continue to partner and support the police and other security agencies, towards combating all forms of criminality as well as ensuring public security and safety in the state.”
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Orutugu profile
Orutugu was born on 3rd August 1966 and is from Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. He joined the Nigeria Police Force on 18th May 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 career, Orutugu has served in various states across the Federation. He was once Assistant Commissioner of Police, in charge of homicide Section Force Criminal Investigation Department, Abuja, Commanding Officer Federal Highway, Zone 5 (Edo, Delta and Bayelsa), Unit Commander Police Mobile Force Akure, Squadron 17, Commanding Officer Mopol 22, Lagos, Commandant, Special Protection Training College, Kudan, Kaduna State and Commandant Police Mobile Training College, Ila-Orangun, Osun State.
As a Deputy Commissioner of Police, he was once Deputy Commissioner of Police Administration Zone 13 Headquarters, Dunukofia Ukpo, and Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Criminal Investigation, Ondo State.
Before his Positing as the Commissioner of Police Anambra Police Command, he was the Commissioner of Police in charge of Counter Terrorism Unit Force headquarters, Abuja.
Orutugu has received specialized training, including the Unit Commander Conversion Course, Squadron Commander Combat Leadership Course, Strategic Leadership and Command Course Nigeria Police Institute, Studies, Abuja, Peace Negoigtion Kosovo and Interpersonal skills United Nations Mission training, Kosovo, Hostile Environment Awareness training Kudan, Kaduna State and pioneer trainee of Army war college, Abuja.
Also, CP Orutugu is a fellow of war College and a Member of Nigeria Institute of Professional courses.
