The Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has requested the Attorney General of the state to immediately call for, and review all the files of cases on allegation of commission of offences created by the laws of Anambra State that is being handled by the Rapid Response Squad, RRS.
This as the commented the Inspector General of Police. IGP, Usman Alkali Baba, for setting up an investigation panel to look into alleged murder, human rights abuses and other attrocities allegedly committed by some police officers from zone 13 Headquarters Ukpo, and some officers of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, Police Command respectively.
Soludo made the call following news of alleged criminalities involving some police officers in Zone 13 Headquarters Ukpo, Anambra State and the alleged human right abuses by some officers of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, also in the state.
According to him, the request will enable the Attorney General give directions or take such necessary legal actions in line with section 211 of the Constitution and sections 148, 149 and 150 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Anambra State 2022.
A statement by the Press Secretary to the governor, Christian Aburime said, “The attention of the Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR has been drawn to several media reports on alleged criminalities involving some police officers in Zone 13 Headquarters Ukpo, Anambra State and the alleged human right abuses by some officers of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, Anambra State Command respectively
“Preliminary inquiry has revealed that the Inspector General of Police has set up a Special Investigation Panel to investigate the allegations at the end of which a report would be issued.
“Consequently, it has become imperative in the light of the above to await the outcome of the investigations which is expected soonest.”
While commending the Inspector General of Police for it’s timely intervention, Soludo assured the entire public that the government is closely monitoring the situation and would ensure that justice is done at the end of the day if anyone is found culpable.
The Governor also appealed to the people of Anambra State and the entire public to remain patient and allow the law take its due course.
The statement added, “Ndi Anambra should be rest assured that the administration of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has zero tolerance for criminality and would always allow the rule of law to reign supreme at all times while justice must be given to those who deserve it.”
Also, Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State, says no going back on his resolve to sack touts and illegal revenue collectors who have made the State unbearable for those who come into the State to transact business.
The Governor made the vow weekend, during a campaign rally organised for all All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA candidates, in preparation for the coming general election, sponsored by Anambra State Amalgamated Traders’ Association, ASMATA, held at Rojenny stadium Oba. Idemili South Local Government Area.
He reiterated that there would be no going back on the war against touting stating that touts must leave Anambra for the State to move forward as their illegal activities will no longer be tolerated.
“Touts must leave Anambra for the State to move forward. I am happy that Ocha Brigade is picking them now. There is no hiding place for them. They should leave the State or we will show them where to stay,” he stated.
In his response, the ASMATA President General, PG. Chief Humphrey Anuna, expressed satisfaction that the touts who abinitio took over the state, have now gone underground to avoid arrest by Ocha Brigade and other security operatives.
“Touting nearly grounded business activities in the State before the Governor came up to the challenge by fighting them. We are happy that presently they have disappeared from their flash points and those seen picked by Ocha Brigade.
The Governor wants a clean State and he has asked the youths to drop their illegal business and come up for training in various skill acquisitions which will make them to be self reliant,” the PG stated.
