Imo police command unveils new security formation

News Imo police command unveils new security formation Published on April 22, 2026 By Williams Odunze googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Imo State Police Command has unveiled new security formation known as Violent Crime Response Unit, VCRU. DAILY POST reports that 60 of its officers are to be trained under the newly formed unit to abate violent crimes in the State. In a press statement made available to journalists, the Command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, stated that the Command had commenced a comprehensive 3-day training programme for the selected officers who will form the VCRU of the Command. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); The initiative, according to him, is in direct alignment with the initiative and vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu to establish specialized and highly professional units capable of effectively combating violent crimes like kidnapping, terrorism, armed robbery and others, while upholding highest standards of professionalism, respect for human rights, and strict adherence to the rule of law. Okoye added that the training, which is ongoing, will focus on equipping the officers with the necessary knowledge and skills to discharge their duties responsibly and effectively. He hinted that templates for the training include, provision of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, ACJA, 2015, United Nations Basic Principles on the Use of Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials, Rights of Vulnerable Persons, with particular emphasis on women, children, and persons with disabilities and Constitutional Rights of Citizens under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended. Don't Miss 2027: Akwa Ibom Speaker’s third term bid in dilemma as kinsmen pass vote of no confidence You may like DIG Ochalla urges Imo police personnel to uphold professionalism in their operations 75 suspects arrested, arms, stolen vehicles recovered as Imo police raid criminal hideouts Imo police harps on community collaboration on security, engages traditional rulers Bosso replaces Danjuma as Imo Police Command CP  Eid-del-maulud: Imo police commissioner asssures muslims of adequate security Imo police meets DSS, national centre for control of small arms over gun proliferation 

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