The Inspector General of Police (IGP) monitoring unit on the enforcement of police withdrawal from the Very Important Persons (VIPs) escort duties has arrived in Anambra for the exercise.

The state police public relations officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the Commissioner of Police (CP), Ikioye Orutugu, made this known while receiving the team on Monday in Awka, the state capital.

He quoted Mr Orutugu as saying, “The Anambra Police Command today, December 8, formally receives operatives of the IGP monitoring unit deployed to the state to ensure full implementation of the IGP’s directive on the withdrawal of police personnel from VIP escort and guard duties.”

Mr Ikenga said the CP reaffirmed the command’s commitment to supporting the IGP’s reform efforts targeted at enhancing professionalism, discipline, and optimal deployment of police manpower nationwide.

He noted that the withdrawal of the officers and men would help to strengthen public policing, improve response capacity, and ensure that more personnel are available for core policing duties across the state.

The police PRO said the command would provide additional personnel to support the team in discharging its duties effectively.

Mr Ikenga said the CP has directed all area commanders, divisional police officers, and heads of tactical units in the state to provide necessary support for a seamless and transparent enforcement process.

”The command urged all individuals, organisations, and VIPs affected by the directive to comply fully. The exercise was part of nationwide efforts to reform police operations and improve national security,” he stated.

IGP Kayode Egbetokun gave the directive recently, following incessant attacks on places of worship and schools across the country.

(NAN)