
In a decisive move to address rising insecurity in Anambra State, Governor Chukwuma Soludo has signed the state’s Homeland Security Bill into law.
This landmark legislation aims to foster community-driven security and enhance the state’s response to criminal activities.
The governor also unveiled a new vigilante unit, codenamed “Operation Udo Ga-Achi”, during the inauguration ceremony. According to a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, the unit will specialize in intelligence gathering and provide critical support to conventional police forces.
Governor Soludo emphasized that the new law establishes a framework for community and citizen participation in security and social development. He described it as a tool for fostering sustainable security and social re-engineering.
“Operation Udo Ga-Achi” is designed to complement regular policing efforts by:
- Enhancing intelligence gathering.
- Rewarding whistleblowers.
- Strengthening rapid response capabilities.
- Rooting out criminal elements from hideouts across the state.
Governor Soludo acknowledged the multifaceted nature of Anambra’s security challenges, describing them as “complex and hydra-headed.” He assured citizens of his administration’s commitment to making Anambra the safest state in Nigeria.
“We are determined to fight criminality in all its forms and ensure that Anambra becomes a haven of peace and security,” he said.
As part of the state’s security strategy, the governor announced plans to enhance support for existing correctional facilities and construct new ones to address the state’s needs.
He also called on local communities to establish governance structures to strengthen security. Each community was encouraged to design and implement its own “cleansing or restoration program” to ensure collective efforts in combating crime.
Governor Soludo urged all citizens to actively support the government’s security initiatives, stressing the importance of unity in achieving lasting peace.
This bold move underscores the state government’s determination to tackle insecurity through innovative, community-driven strategies, setting a new standard for security governance in Nigeria.