The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, Aboki Danjuma, has assured residents of Orsu Local Government Area of their safety and urged those who fled due to insecurity to return home.
Danjuma gave the assurance on Tuesday while leading a tactical unit on a clearance operation across Orsu as part of a peace-building initiative aimed at restoring confidence in the area.
Orsu LGA was once a stronghold of the Indigenous People of Biafra and the Eastern Security Network where violent crimes led to the deaths of hundreds and forced residents to flee in 2020.
However, following intensified military and security operations, normalcy is gradually returning, and displaced persons are beginning to reoccupy their homes.
During the visit, the CP toured key areas, including Eke Ututu Market, Ihiteukwa, Okwu Amaraihe, Awo-Idemili, Ihitenansa, and Amaruru, where he engaged with youth leaders, community stakeholders, and security personnel.
In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Henry Okoye, said the CP collaborated with joint security personnel, comprising the police, military, Department of State Services, and local vigilantes, deployed to Orsu to sustain ongoing peace-building efforts.
According to the statement, security operatives have reduced criminal activities in the area and recovered improvised explosive devices and various weapons from dislodged IPOB/ESN camps.
At the Orsu LGA Headquarters, the Commissioner met with key stakeholders, including the Chief Security Officer of Orsu, Hon. Emmanuel Ike.
Discussions focused on strengthening partnerships, intelligence sharing, and rapid response mechanisms to enhance security in the area,” the statement read.
The CP was accompanied by the LG Chairman, Friday Ibekaeme, and the House of Assembly member representing Orsu, Uche Agabige, during the tour.
Danjuma reaffirmed the command’s commitment to sustained security efforts, promising enhanced patrols and proactive intelligence gathering.
He also urged residents to report suspicious activities and called on youths to cooperate with security agencies to consolidate the gains made in restoring peace.
