The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Mamman Giwa, has announced the establishment of a Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) for the command, with CSP Henry Imo appointed as its commander. 

Mr Giwa also announced ASP Ebenezer Godwin as the unit’s media liaison officer.

He announced the appointments on Saturday in Enugu after operatives of the unit concluded a workshop on human rights, social and emotional intelligence. 

He said that the new unit was created in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Olatunji Disu.

“The VCRU, a brainchild of the IGP, has, among other responsibilities, the core mandate of investigating, responding to, and suppressing violent crimes, such as armed robbery, kidnapping, and other related offences, through strictly intelligence-driven operations.

“The unit is also expected to operate at all times in full compliance with constitutional provisions, the Nigeria Police Act 2020, and applicable international human rights standards.

 “The unit will remain accountable and serve as a bridge of trust between the Nigeria Police Force and the public. The former Crack Tactical Squad Base at Golf Estate, Enugu, along the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway, has been designated as the operational base of the unit,” the commissioner said.

He added that operatives of the unit had undergone intensive training to enhance professionalism and guide their relationships with members of the public.

He said that a dedicated complaints response desk had also been established for the unit. 

“Pending the formal unveiling of the unit by the IGP, I charge the unit’s operatives to remain guided by its core mandates and clearly defined standard operating procedures.

 “The command is reassuring residents of Enugu State of its unwavering commitment to tackling violent crimes and solicits the continued support and cooperation of the public,” the CP said. 

(NAN)