ANAMBRA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Anambra State Service Commanders on Wednesday agreed to increase surveillance and patrols across the state to prevent breakdown of law and order as well as address insecurity concerns.
State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Olatunde Maku briefed newsmen after a strategic meeting of the service commanders in his office in Awka.
He said that the meeting was a proactive move to address the current security challenges in the state.
He said the meeting was attended by heads of security agencies in the state, including the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Navy.
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“The service commanders discussed various security issues and pledged to work together to roll -back the unacceptable security tide occasioned by the increasing threat to internal security by terror elements, economic saboteurs and vandals.
“The commanders brainstormed on strategies to ensure maximum security in Anambra state, including the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure, intelligence gathering and sharing.
“We also discussed strategic deployment of both human and operational resources, and prompt response to emergencies.
“The commanders also agreed to increase surveillance and patrols across the state to prevent breakdown of law and order,” he said.
Maku pledged the commitment of the security agencies to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property in the state.
He said they also agreed to engage local communities and stakeholders to gather intelligence and build trust, as well as work together to respond quickly to any security threats.
“We want to assure residents in the state that security agencies are committed to ensuring safety and security,” he said