Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has announced plan to increase the salaries of Agunaechemba State security outfit after establishing a monitoring team to checkmate their activities for professionalism.
The Special Adviser to governor Soludo on Community Security, Mr Ken Emeakayi, who disclosed this in a statement signed by the Media and Publicity Secretary of Agunaechemba, Mr. Nweke Nweke, said that the proposed salary increment was also aimed at celebrating them for brevity in combating hoodlums in the bush.
“On behalf of the Executive Governor of Anambra State, the esteemed Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, I want to thank all of you for rising to represent our citizens. Your courage and dedication are appreciated, and we are grateful for the outstanding service you provide to the people of Anambra State. We pray for the Almighty’s continued guidance and protection over you.
“I want to inform you that our supportive Governor intends to raise your salaries to ensure everyone is fulfilled in their essential duties. All necessary resources for your work are being allocated. We encourage proactive engagement, and while we aim to enhance your welfare, we will also enforce strict disciplinary measures.
“The governor indicated that this effort aims to recognize the Agunechemba’s dedication to combating banditry that previously plagued the local community before the arrival of the specialized Pump Action team has yielded positive results,” he stated.
On the established Monitoring Team, he said they were comprise of Keke operators, commercial drivers, and other members of the public and charged with the responsibility of supervising the outfit for easy identification and prosecution of those involved in extortion.
“We will equip the Monitoring Team with advanced media technology to capture any wrongdoing in real-time, and we will not tolerate any involvement in extortion. The Governor and leadership of our organization enforce a strict zero-tolerance policy against extortion and any actions that breach the laws governing Agunechemba,” he concluded.




