Enugu Govt, Police Partner To Improve Security

The Ministry of Justice, Enugu State has pledged to support the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in its commitment to security of life and property in the area.

The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Kingsley Tochi Udeh, made the pledge during a meeting with the Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Kanayo Uzuegbu, at the Ministry’s Headquarters, 3 Arms Zone, Enugu.

Dr. Udeh assured the Police Commissioner that the Ministry would facilitate the NPF’s execution of its constitutional duties without hindrance, in line with Governor Mbah’s vision of making the State the number one destination for living, business and tourism.

He emphasized government’s expectation of the Police to help in transforming Enugu into a crime-free and attractive investment hub in Nigeria, towards actualizing the goal of growing the state’s economy from a GDP of.4.4 billion Dollars to 30 billion Dollars within this administration.

Dr. Udeh also stressed the Ministry’s commitment to collaborating closely with the police in sharing information and providing legal services towards preventing and fighting crime, while noting that the state has robustly continued its efforts in criminal justice reforms, including the amendment of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law, the Criminal Code Law, and the Magistrates Courts Law, among others.

He disclosed that the Governor is set to inaugurate the Committee on Prerogative of Mercy to painstaking review and recommend cases for the Governor’s discretionary exercise of prerogative of mercy, as the Governor is keen on prison decongestion and correctional services reform. He further urged the police to respect the rights of citizens and avoid any form of abuse.

In his response, the police Commissioner, Kanayo Uzuegbu, expressed the commitment of the Nigeria Police to partner with the Ministry to enhance the protection of life and property in Enugu State.

He assured that the Police was working diligently to ensure that residents enjoyed peace and security.

He commended Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah for his vision, support, and encouragement to security agencies in the state. The CP assured of his team’s total commitment towards a crime-free Enugu State.