Amidst the growing concern over the spate of insecurity rocking most parts of Anambra State of late, the authorities of the Nigeria Police on Tuesday, October 29,2024, informed that they have put in place security measures aimed at securing public schools in the State.
The Source reports that in the last few months, tge State has become an epicentre of terrorist attacks in the South East region. Several people have been killed and properties worth billions of naira lost .
According to the Police, the Schools Protection Squad SPS, is an initiative of the Inspector General of Police, IGP, designed to provide maximum security for all public Schools in Anambra,
as well as reduce the number of security induced out-of-school children.
The IGP who was represented at a stakeholders forum on security of schools in Anambra held in Awka the State Capital, by the Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG, in charge of Zone 13, Ukpo, Godwin Aghaulor, informed that the Squad which will be headed by CP Ogunlowo, will be primarily concerned with improving security in and around public schools and educational institutions in the State.
AIG Aghaulor noted that the gathering of the stakeholders underscored the collective resolve to ensure that public schools in Anambra are secured and protected.
“The safety of, and security of our educational institutions are paramount, and it is imperative that we work together to protect and safeguard our students and educators.
“Collaboration and integration between host communities and security agencies play a significant role in fostering security and harmonious co-existence.
“The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has, also, embraced the project by establishing the Schools Protection Squad SPS in all the States of the Federation and the FCT, as well as the training of State Coordinators and Divisional Police Officers nationwide” AIG Aghaulor noted.
He further urged Community, religious, traditional and youth leaders to key into the initiative by providing support to security agencies in the task of securing the schools.
The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam,while acknowledging the serious security challenges facing the State, however, noted that the Command has been making bold moves towards tackling the problems .
He highlighted some of the measures to arrest the situation to include regular assessment of the security challenges,,development of contingency plans enhancement of access control ,and surveillance system .
Others are collaboration with sister security agencies ,and regular enlightenment programmes for educators and personnel on security protocols.
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