By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

Medicine traders at the Onitsha bridgehead market in Anambra State have donated three operational vehicles to the zone 13 Police headquarters located in Ukpo, Dunukofia Local Government Area of the state

The traders said the vehicles were to assist the police in responding to emergency crime cases, and also boost its effectiveness in policing the three states of Anambra, Enugu and Ebonyi, covered by the command.

In his speech, the leader of the traders, Mr. Donatus Ajamma, hailed Police Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Mohammed Danmallam for his proactive approach to fighting crime, saying that the method has strengthened security architecture in the three states under the zone.

“We appreciate the governor of Anambra State for his security consciousness, and the AIG Danmallam who has taken bold steps in strengthening the security apparatus of the zone within a short stay in office,” he said.

On his part, the Commissioner for Trade, Commerce and Wealth creation; Uchenna Okafor who accompanied the traders thanked the AIG for making out time to receive them.

He commended the state governor for his unwavering resolve in making Anambra a crime-free state, and described him as a security-conscious personality which is paramount in any given society.

The commissioner also appreciated the leadership of drug sellers for their initiative.

Responding, the AIG appreciated the traders for the visit while commending them for strengthening his resolve in fortifying the community policing programme in all the states under the command.

He described the people of Anambra as great people and promised to police the state round the clock in other to checkmate the activities of criminals to ensure adequate security.