BREAKING: New Anambra CP Ikioye Orutugu Assumes Office, Says, “I’m on a Mission to Fully Reclaim Public Space”

CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc. Mnips, on Monday assumed office as the 35th Commissioner of Police Anambra State, taking over from CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, who was recently redeployed to Force Headquaters as the Commissioner of Police in charge of Counter Terrorism Unit, Abuja.

CP Ikioye 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. CP Orutugu 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.

In his maiden press briefing shortly after assuming control of the command, said  he’s on a mission to fully reclaim the public space which is in line with the vision to stabilize the security architecture in the State, “as well as maintain law and order. I intend to address the attitude of the people on ideology based on crime bordering on attack on unsuspecting members of the public, security personnel, abduction of persons and destruction of government infrastructures and other sundry offences.”

CP Orutugu who was in Nnewi for an on the spot assessment of the unfortunate incident of the murder of three siblings and kept in the fridge in Nnewi, promising “to unravel the circumstances surrounding such and ensure that the suspects are arrested and justice served.”

He also assured to walk with the state security architecture.

“I have been briefed on how Ndi Anambra and the State Government through the launch of Operation Udo Ga Chi have risen to collectively and joined voices in condemning any act that threatens our national peace and has 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 vigilante groups and other stakeholders.”

He said that “Anambra State is blessed with vibrant, energetic and enterprising people full of potentials. These potentials can only be fully realized in a peaceful, secure environment.

“There is no doubt also, that as members of the Fourth Estate of the Realm, you are a critical partner in the peace and security architecture of the State. Your primary role in communicating effectively and transparently to the general public, major incidents in the State confers on you the position of stakeholders.

“I therefore count on your valuable support, devoid of sentiments, by reporting security-related incidents in the most professional and objective manner.

“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. For those who have been misled to take to crime, you are warned to retrace your steps as the command is poised to deal squarely with all acts of criminality without regard for status. A stitch in time, they say, saves nine.”

Throughout his career, CP Ikioye 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.

CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc. Mnips, 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.

The new Commissioner of Police seeks the support and cooperation of the general public in combatting crime within the state. He is committed to implementing proactive policing strategies and community policing to ensure a safer Anambra State.