The Anambra State Police Command has received 30 Toyota Hilux patrol vehicles from the Anambra State Government, as part of sustained efforts to strengthen security operations and enhance public safety across the state.
According to a press statement released by the spokesman for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the presentation of the vehicles was made by the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, at the Old Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia, on Thursday.
According to Ikenga, while handing over the operational vehicles to the Police Command, the governor stated that the gesture represents the state government’s continued demonstration of support to the Nigeria Police Force in its drive to improve security and safety across Anambra State.
He also added that during the presentation, the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ikioye Orutugu, formally presented to the governor 28 Anambra indigenes newly passed-out Assistant Superintendents of Police who have been posted to Anambra State.
He said their posting follows the successful completion of their training at the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano and presidential commissioning into the Officers’ Cadre of the Nigeria Police Force.
The statement read in part, “The Anambra State Police Command, today, January 8, 2025, received 30 Toyota Hilux patrol vehicles from the Anambra State Government, as part of sustained efforts to strengthen security operations and enhance public safety across the State.
“The presentation was made by the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, at the Old Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia.
“During the event, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, formally presented to the governor, 28 Anambra indigenes newly passed-out Assistant Superintendents of Police who have been posted to Anambra State following the successful completion of their training at the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano and Presidential commissioning into the Officers’ Cadre of the Nigeria Police Force.
“CP Orutugu noted that the addition of the patrol vehicles, coupled with the deployment of the newly commissioned officers, will significantly enhance Police visibility, response time, and overall operational efficiency across the State.
“While receiving the officers, Governor Soludo urged them to uphold the ideals and values of Anambra State, charging them to truly embody the State’s slogan by being “a Light to the Nation” through exemplary service, discipline, and professionalism.
“The governor further emphasised the importance of dedication, integrity, and commitment to duty in sustaining peace and security.
“Similarly, while handing over the operational vehicles to the Police Command, the governor stated that the gesture represents the state government’s continued demonstration of support to the Nigeria Police Force in its drive to improve security and safety across Anambra State.”
According to the statement, dignitaries present at the event included the Secretary to the State Government, the Principal Secretary to the Governor, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, senior officers of the Anambra State Police Command, and other respected stakeholders.
PUNCH Online on July 29, 2025, reported that the Anambra State Police Command received a new Armoured Personnel Carrier to boost security operations across the state.
CP Ikioye Orutugu received the vehicle on behalf of the Command at the State Police Headquarters and expressed optimism that the APC would enhance operational effectiveness in tackling emerging threats, and commended the Nigeria Police Force leadership for the timely delivery, describing the vehicle as a vital addition to the Command’s tactical resources.
