Igbonine Assembly Hails Posting Of CP Ogarabe To Enugu

In a press statement issued on Monday and signed by its National President, Dr. Ugochukwu Cyril Nnajiofor, the group described the posting as timely and well-considered. According to the group, the decision reflects a good understanding of the security needs of Enugu State and the South East region.

The Assembly said CP Ogarabe is being posted to a terrain that is familiar to him, a factor it believes will help in the discharge of his duties. The group said it is confident that his experience, professionalism and understanding of the area will contribute to efforts aimed at addressing security challenges in the state.

“We consider this posting a round peg in a round hole. CP Ogarabe is being posted to a terrain that is well known to him, and we are confident that his vast experience, professionalism, and deep understanding of the area will go a long way in curbing the menace of criminal elements in Enugu State and the South East at large,” the statement read in part.

The group did not list specific operations or previous assignments in the statement, but said it believes his background will be useful in his new role. It also noted that familiarity with the local environment, culture and people is an advantage for any officer assigned to lead police operations in a state.

The Igbonine Great People’s Assembly also appealed to residents of Enugu State to support the new Commissioner of Police. It called on traditional rulers, youth groups, community leaders, religious leaders and other stakeholders to give him maximum cooperation to succeed in what it described as a noble assignment.

The group said security is a collective responsibility and cannot be achieved by the police alone without the support of the people. It added that cooperation between communities and security agencies remains important for information sharing, crime prevention and maintenance of peace in the state.

Enugu State, like other states in the South East, has in recent years faced security concerns ranging from kidnapping, armed robbery, communal disputes and other criminal activities, according to reports by security agencies and media organisations. Residents have continued to call for improved policing, visibility of security personnel and stronger community engagement.

The Assembly said it hopes the tenure of CP Ogarabe will bring improved peace, stability and confidence among residents and businesses in the state. It also expressed hope that his leadership will strengthen the relationship between the police and the communities they serve.

In its closing remarks, the group wished the new Commissioner of Police a successful and peaceful tenure in Enugu State. It said it will continue to support initiatives that promote peace, unity and development in Igbo land and Nigeria at large.

Efforts to obtain an independent confirmation of the posting from the Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Office were ongoing at the time of filing this report. The full text of the statement was made available to our correspondent by the National President of the group.