The Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba has granted requests made by the Governor of Enugu State Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi to assist the state in tackling existing and emerging security challenges and consequently maintaining Enugu’s enviable status as one of the most peaceful and safest states in Nigeria.
Ugwuanyi had in his address during the inauguration of the 76 Police Mobile Force Squadron, Ekwegbe in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area constructed by his administration, requested the IGP, who performed the function, to passionately consider the deployment of the Special Forces of the Nigeria Police Force to Enugu State to help in tackling security challenges in the state.
The governor also requested the deployment of more units to the No. 76 Police Mobile Force, to enhance its manpower base and make it more formidable and the provision of additional Armored Personnel Carriers APC, bulletproof vests, helmets, and other protective equipment to help Police operatives in the state to confront and contain unrepentant criminals.
In his speech, Baba expressed profound appreciation to Ugwuanyi for the laudable project, which he said, provides the Police Force with a conducive working environment to discharge their duties effectively.
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