Otti Tasks New AIG Zone 9 On Public Contact Centre For Security Reports, Pledges Logistics Support

UMUAHIA — Governor Alex Otti has tasked the new Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 9, Umuahia, AIG Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka, to establish a dedicated contact centre where members of the public can report security concerns and provide information to assist police investigations.

Otti gave the charge on Friday when the AIG paid him a courtesy visit at his country home in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South LGA, to formally announce his assumption of duty as head of Zone 9.

The Governor said his administration is very conscious and serious about security, noting that it closely monitors security developments in the state without security agencies knowing.

“We monitor what you do without you knowing that we monitor them. So we already have the reports of some of the things you have already started to do, so I must commend you and thank you,” Otti told the AIG.

He particularly commended the AIG for taking disciplinary action against police personnel accused of unprofessional conduct, describing it as the “right signal” that communicates zero tolerance for misconduct to officers and the public.

“If you also send the wrong signal, people also pick it up. So it’s the right signal, and you have communicated to the men, officers and non-officers, that there is zero tolerance for misconduct with the force,” he said.

Otti assured the police chief of government’s continued support to enable the Force effectively discharge its duties and strengthen security in the state.

Responding to requests for additional operational vehicles and solution to recurring power outages at the Command, the Governor promised to address the needs to enhance operational capacity.

He directed his Special Adviser on Security, retired Navy Commander MacDonald Ubah, to liaise with the Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities, Mr. Ikechukwu Monday, on lasting solution to the power challenge.

He also promised to provide a new 150kVA generator and solar panels for the Command, assuring that other issues raised would be considered, while stressing that welfare and working conditions of security personnel remain important to effective policing.

Earlier, AIG Nwonyi outlined his priorities, saying the zone would focus on intelligence gathering and analysis, crime prevention, visibility policing and stronger partnerships with communities and relevant agencies.

He said the zone was working to improve collective analysis and dissemination of intelligence, strengthen rapid-response operations and patrols, and deploy available technology to policing.

The AIG emphasized need for collaboration among police, state governments, other security agencies, traditional rulers, communities and residents in tackling insecurity.

He reiterated the police commitment to professionalism, accountability, discipline and adherence to rule of law to prevent crime, disrupt criminal groups and strengthen public confidence.