The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Tunji Disu, has praised Governor Peter Mbah for creating a Command and Control Centre in Enugu. He called it a top-notch facility for keeping an eye on the state.
Mr Disu was impressed by the advanced security setup. He encouraged other states to visit Enugu and learn how to improve security for their communities.
The IGP made these comments during his visit to the Command and Control Centre while also attending the opening of the Centre for DNA Forensics and Criminal Investigation in Enugu. This centre is a partnership between the Mbah Administration and Godfrey Okoye University. It aims to enhance justice and fight crime using science.
“I must confess that I am surprised we have this kind of facility here in this state because you know I worked for Lagos. I know we had something like this in Lagos, but the advancement of this present one amazed me.
“This is a control room that has a lot of facilities with the ability to see almost everywhere in this state. There is no place that is left ungoverned from the control room. We can see the forest. We can zoom in, I think over 40 per cent, to be able to see far away. We can zoom in close to 30 kilometers away. That is great security.
“I wish every state in Nigeria will come here and emulate what is happening. I have seen AI cameras. I have seen officers dedicated to certain areas of the state watching, seeing what is happening.
“I have also seen records of the successes recorded through this control room. One more time, I wish all the states in Nigeria will come around, see what is happening here and emulate it,” Mr Disu said.
He also praised the state’s Distress Response Squad. This special police unit has over 150 vehicles fitted with AI cameras and is linked to the Command and Control Centre.
“I moved around. I saw the state’s DRS and then we put them to test. They did not know I was listening to them. We put them to test. We asked them to move to a certain part of the town and within two, three, four minutes, they were there. It shows their efficiency.
“Then I am sure you know I was the former commander of the Rapid Response Force in Lagos too and then I do not want to mention here which is better, whether the DRS here or the Rapid Response Force. But the most important thing is that they have shown efficiency. They have shown capacity and I thank the governor of this state for investing in security of the people of the state,” he stated.
Also joining the tour was the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN.
It’s important to note that the Enugu State Command and Control Centre was officially opened by President Bola Tinubu during his visit to the state on 4 January 2025.
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