Imo Police Launch ‘Operation Nkpochapu’

The Commissioner of Police, Taiwo Lakanu,
made the official disclosure of this operation at
the council headquarters of traditional rulers
in Owerri, the Imo state capital.
According to him, under Operation Nkpochapu,
the state has been crime-mapped and all red
and black spots have been identified and put
under serious observation as other covert
strategies had also been put in place to
checkmate criminals in the state.
He also unveiled a new pamphlet and phone
directory that contains the phone numbers of
officers and men of the command who work
round the clock for quick response and
immediate actions.
This, he said, would aid communication, quick
response and also enhance good police-civilian
relationship.
Over 500 traditional rulers from various
communities across Imo State gathered at
their council headquarters to receive the
leadership of the Imo State Police Command.
CP Lakanu, while appealing to the traditional
rulers as custodians of laws and culture to use
their good office and speak to their wards to
desist from crime. He asked for their continued
support and cooperation through giving
adequate tip-off and information that will help
the Police succeed.
The Chairman of the Imo State Council of
Traditional Rulers, Samuel Ohiri, commended
the command for the initiative.
He said that it would go a long way to build a
robust relationship between the people and
the Police and consequently help reduce the
rate of crime in the state.