Anambra State Police Commissioner Murtari Ibrahim will lead his men to the burial of the late Igbo leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu.
Ibrahim was in Ojukwu’s Nnewi residence yesterday .
He said his team was conducting on the ground checks to ensure that adequate and appropriate security measures were put in place for the funeral.
Speaking for his boss, police spokesman, Emeka Chukwuemeka, said police officer in the state, including top shots, would be assigned duties to handle during the funeral rites.
The commissioner assured Nigerians of the security of life and property, as all roads, car parks, lodging areas, and all designated stop-overs would be adequately manned by his command.
He said: “We are checking on all connecting roads to see if are there weaknesses we can boost, especially where check points are really needed during this period. Also, we want to make sure the compound, car parks and the like are ready for us to resume duties.
“We assure Nigerians coming for the burial that we are committed in ensuring their protection and we will do everything in our power to do so. In the light of this, every officer will work to bring this to fruition. I, too will work with my men during the burial.”
The police chief was accompanied by top officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other sister agencies.
He also visited the Igwe of Nnewi, Igwe Orizu.
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