Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Abayomi Peter Oladapo has officially assumed duty as the new officer in charge of Zone 13 at the Police Headquarters in Ukpo, Anambra State. This transition comes after the retirement of AIG Godwin Aghaulor, who served for 35 years.
As the eighth AIG overseeing the zone that encompasses both Anambra and Enugu States, Oladapo steps into a significant leadership position at a time when the region is grappling with serious security concerns, including kidnapping, extortion, and clashes between armed groups.
Speaking at the Zone 13 headquarters in Ukpo, Anambra State, Oladapo acknowledged the challenges facing the region and pledged to intensify collaboration with neighbouring states and security agencies to combat cross-border crime.
“I have not come to destroy the architecture that is in place in the two states but to improve it in line with the vision and mission of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun. I am here to collaborate and work with the good people of the states to reduce crime and criminality,” Oladapo said.
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He emphasised the need for public cooperation, urging residents to provide credible intelligence to help security agencies neutralise criminal elements.
“The people terrorising the state are less than 10 percent of the population; there is a need for concerted efforts and the people must collaboratively reject them and the situation that will not allow investment to operate fully,” he added.
The new AIG’s commitment to transparency and community engagement is a critical factor in rebuilding trust in law enforcement.
His acknowledgement of the media’s role in the fight against insecurity signifies a collaborative approach to tackling these pressing issues.
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