As indiscriminate arrests of residents of Imo state, especially Orlu, Oguta and Ohaji continue, the Imo State Police Command, has activated the OPERATION SEARCH AND FLUSH, as the CP has ordered his men to ‘neutralise bandits’.
Many residents of Orlu, Oguta and Ohaji have cried out over the incessant arrests and killing of their loved ones.
Commissioner of Police, CP Abutu Yaro, while deploying the men charged them to do their jobs creditably and ensure that the interest of the members of the public is paramount while discharging their duties, a statement from Ikeokwu Godson Orlando, the public relations officer of the command said.
He also warned them to be swift in the response to distress calls. He also charged them to neutralise any bandit seen in order to ensure that Imo State returns to its rightful place as the most peaceful state not just in the South East but the nation at large.
The CP informed the men that the state government led by Dist. Sen. Hope Uzodinma has made adequate arrangement for their welfare, stating that allowance will be promptly paid, medical arrangements have been emplaced in case of any injuries in the course of the operation, and also the arrangement of logistics and equipment supports for the operation.
He, therefore, charged the men to reciprocate the gesture by provided quality Police service delivery to Imolites.
The Commissioner of Police said the teams will be posted to all the Local Government Areas in the State for crime prevention /detection patrol as well as confidence-building patrols.
He also warned the men against extorting and other corrupt practices, or any form of ineptitude, as the Command will not hesitate to activate the force disciplinary mechanisms on anyone found culpable to any unethical conduct.
Also, While admonishing the men to be professional at all times, and also be good ambassadors of the force, he tasked them to occupy the public space and ensure visibility around their duty post at all times.
