By Francis Igata

ENUGU—Worried by incessant attacks on residents and motorists plying Ugwuogo-Nike-Opi-Nsukka road, Enugu State police command has directed the immediate take-off of Unity Police Division at Iyioku-Ibagwa Nike.

The newly constructed Ugwuogo-Nike-Opi-Nsukka road by former Governor Sullivan Chime had been under serial attacks from Fulani herdsmen who raped, maimed, kidnapped and killed hapless residents.

The Police Commissioner, Adamu Mohammed, said:  “This measure is aimed at taking policing to the rural populace for a safe and secured environment.

“The Division is to cover Ibagwa Nike,Amokpo-Nike,Edem-Nike,Amoji-Nike,Ogbeke Nike, Mbano-Nike and Ugwuogo-Nike formerly under Abakpa Division.

“The idea is for police to be nearer to the people and establish its presence on that route to mitigate the activities of miscreants who have been terrorizing innocent members of the public.”