Anambra Govt. donates 30 Toyota Hilux vehicles to police 

Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has donated 30 Toyota Hilux vehicles to the Police Command in the State, as part of sustained efforts to  enhance public safety across the state.

Soludo made this known on Thursday in Awka, during the presentation of the vehicles to the Commissioner of Police (CP) in the state, Ikioye Orutugu.

“In a robust push to sustain security gains across the state, we donate 30 operational vehicles to the Nigeria Police, Anambra Command.

“This is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen law enforcement capacity and deepen community safety in our state,” he said.

Cross section of the vehicles (NAN photo).

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that in 2025 the state government donated 170 operational vehicles to security agencies in the state.

Soludo reflected on the imperative of security, recalling that in January, 2025, his administration inaugurated the Agunechemba, alongside Operation Udo Ga Achị, a joint task force designed to combat the wave of criminality that once ravaged many parts of the state.

The security situation in the state has improved 12 month after the inauguration of the two security outfits to work with the police and other security agencies.

He credited the security agencies for their unwavering vigilance in restoring law and order in the state.

“Thanks to the security agencies for keeping awake to make sure we sleep,” he said.

The governor noted that the efforts of the security agencies encouraged mass return of the state indigenes to their communities this Christmas and celebrated confidently in the safety of their homeland.

He emphasised that security remained a top priority for his administration.

According to him, security is too important in Anambra, hence a continuous work in progress.

“This new addition of 30 Hilux vehicles is specifically for the Nigeria Police Force to enhance mobility and responsiveness in fighting crime and keeping the state safe,” he said.

Receiving the vehicles on behalf of the Police Command, Orutugu expressed gratitude for the augmentation in resources, recognising the vehicles as critical tool for effective policing and rapid response to threats.

According to him, this donation is expected to improve patrolling, curb criminal activities, and reinforce the state’s positive security trajectory.

He said that the state government’s strategic investments in law enforcement capacity, signal a sustained commitment to protecting lives, encouraging economic growth, and ensuring the overall wellbeing of  residents.

“This timely boost to the police force not only equips officers and men with modern means to serve but also reassures communities that their safety remains a non-negotiable priority of the state government,” he said.