ORSU Divisional Police headquarters in Orsu council area of Imo State has been rebuilt and reopened for effective operations. The division was destroyed in the early hours of August 6, 2021, by suspected hoodlums during the protracted period of insecurity in the state.

Commissioning the divisionrebuilt by Sir Terry Onyejiaku as part of his Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the state’s Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma said the event marked a significant step in strengthening security in the area.

He disclosed that the rebuilt division is equipped with modern facilities, including barracks accommodations to enhance operational efficiency and personnel welfare.

The CP reiterated the commitment of the Imo command under his watch to continually guarantee safety and protection of lives and property in the state while appealing for public support and collaboration.

Danjuma also applauded Onyejiaku, an indigene of the area and renowned philanthropist, for facilitating the rebuilding of the division with his personal resources. He urged good spirited individuals and other concerned organisations to emulate his humanitarian gesture, stressing that security is a collective responsibility.

Also, addressing newsmen shortly after the commissioning ceremony, the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye disclosed that the Command has also deployed well-equipped personnel to the division.

He said: “These officers will operate in synergy with the military, the Department of State Services (DSS), and local vigilante groups, reinforcing efforts to combat crime and maintain law and order across Orsu and its environs.”

Danjuma, representing the Inspector General of Police(IGP), Kayode Egbetokun commended Onyejiaku for rebuilding the division. He described it as a vital investment in Orsu’s security and a testament to the role of private individuals in community safety.

The CP further assured residents of the unwavering commitment of the state government to restoring lasting peace and urged displaced residents to return, emphasising that robust security measures are in place.

“The Imo State Police Command calls on the people of Orsu to support ongoing security efforts by cooperating with security agencies and reporting suspicious activities. to the division or the Command’s emergency lines 0803 477 3600,” Okoye said.