The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc MNIPS PhD today, August 13, 2025, received the South-East Zonal Director of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Pharm. Shaba Mohammed in his office at the State Police Headquarters, Awka.
Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, Awka, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that the visit was aimed at strengthening inter-agency collaboration, provided an opportunity for both agencies to deliberate on new strategies to combat the distribution of counterfeit, substandard, and unwholesome products, as well as to enhance public safety in the State.
CP Orutugu reiterated the Command’s commitment to supporting NAFDAC in the enforcement of relevant laws to safeguard public health. He emphasized that effective policing requires strong partnerships with sister agencies and assured that the Command will continue to provide necessary security support during NAFDAC operations in the State.
The South-East Zonal Director of NAFDAC, in his remarks, appreciated the Police Command for its cooperation and pledged continued collaboration in the interest of protecting lives and ensuring the quality of consumable products in Anambra and the South-East region at large. The Director was accompanied by Pharm Louis Madubuattah, NAFDAC State Coordinator Anambra State and other senior officials of the Agency.
In attendance include Deputy Commissioner of Police in Charge of Operations DCP Ibrahim Ezekiel, Deputy Commissioner of Police in Charge of Finance and Administration DCP Ngozi Ezeabata and other senior officers of the Command.
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