By Michael Ovat -Awka
The leadership of Welfare, Peace and Universal Human Rights Initiative (WPUHRI), Aguata local government chapter, Anambra State, has called for further collaboration with the Nigerian Police Force to rid the state of crimes and criminal elements.
The Aguata chapter chairman of WPUHRI, Comrade Ikechukwu Onwuzuligbo made this known during a welcome/familiarity/advocate visit to the Assistant Inspector General of Police Zone 13 Ukpo, AIG Miller Gajere Dantawaye, on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026.
Onwuzuligbo, said the organization is fully aware of efforts by the Police to ensure peace and orderliness in Anambra State, and expressed willingness to strengthen its relationship with the police and other security agencies including the State-own security outfit (Agunechemba/Udo ga chi).
He noted that the visit was for the zone to know about what they do and their existence in Aguata local government area and the state as a whole.
He stressed that AIG Miller Gajere Dantawaye is the first AIG, WPUHRI under his watch was visiting since the creation of Zone 13 Ukpo because of the great respect the body have for him.
The chairman stressed that WPUHRI remains committed to ensuring Anambra State is rid of bad eggs, urging the residents to cooperate with the body by reporting any unlawful act in their various domains for prompt action.
He also commended residents, police officers, other security agencies and stakeholders for contributing to the relative peace recorded in Aguata local government area and the state at large.
In his welcome speech, AIG Miller Gajere Dantawaye, thanked the human right organization for recognizing his efforts so far as the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 13 Ukpo, that oversees Anambra and Enugu States respectively.
Dantawaye said: “I know and understand the value of Human right in the society.
“Human right organisations are among the Police partners in the fight against crime in Nigeria and coming here today is to further strengthen the existing relationship between the Zone and Human right bodies including WPUHRI.
“Officers in this zone under my watch, remained committed to discharging their duties with respect for human rights and the rule of law.
“I am very grateful for the welcome visit. Your familiarization with the zone is a welcome development. Keep it up, the zone is behind your good work, Dantawaye assured.
He urged them to also extend the visit to Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama and across Divisional Police Headquarters in the state for full accreditation, identification and to established other cordial working relationships.
The welcome visit also has in attendance, top officers from the zone, executive members of WPUHRI and the media.
