The Anambra State government took a significant step towards enhancing security on Tuesday, 4th February 2025, by demolishing three kidnappers’ dens in the Nnewi North Local Government Area. The targeted locations were Ndiezenwankwo Uruagu, Umumejiaku Uruagu, and Obiofia Nnewichi, all within the Nnewi North area. This move is part of the state’s ongoing efforts to provide adequate security for its citizens.

According to the Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, PhD, the operations were led by the State Deputy Governor; Onyekachukwu Ibezim, Special Adviser on Community Security; Chief Ken Emeakayi, House Committee Chairman on Security and Majority Leader; Hon. Ikenna Ofodeme and Chairman of Nnewi North LG; Mr. Echezona Anazodo and Hon. Augustine Ike.

The destruction of the criminals’ hideouts demonstrates Governor Soludo’s strong commitment to making Anambra a peaceful state for its people and visitors.This underscores Governor Soludo’s war on criminality in the state, the recent launch of the Anambra security system, ‘Agunaechemba,’ and an Operation code-named ‘Operation Udo Ga-Ach’ (Meaning Operation Peace Shall Reign).

To combat crime effectively, the ‘Operation Udo Ga-Achi’ personnel are equipped with the best-in-class tracking system, a command-and-control system that enhances the use of voice, video, and data in security management, deploying Artificial Intelligence-powered surveillance cameras to cover the communities in Anambra, and walkie Talkies, among other facilities.

It also has special task forces on drugs, touting, cultism, and criminal idolatry and is active in all parts of the state, with patrols and pin-down stop-and-search operations as necessary. Against this backdrop, Soludo averred that security, law, and order remain pivotal to his administration’s vision of a livable and prosperous homeland.

He affirmed that the character and dynamics of criminality in the Southeast and the country have evolved and become hydra-headed. The response to this must be thoughtful, deliberate, and comprehensive. The Governor’s efforts have been applauded by many stakeholders as pragmatic and reassuring.