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The Digest:

The police in Enugu State have announced plans to launch a new Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) to combat growing kidnappings, armed robbery, and other violent crimes. The unit, established following a directive from Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu, will operate across all police facilities in Nigeria. Operatives have undergone intensive training in human rights and emotional intelligence. A dedicated Complaint Response Desk has been created with a hotline for Nigerians to report complaints.

Key Points:
  • The unit's core mandate includes investigating and suppressing violent crimes through intelligence-driven operations.
  • CSP Henry Imo has been appointed as unit commander.
  • The unit will operate in compliance with the Nigeria Police Act 2020 and human rights standards.
  • Kidnapping now carries a death sentence if it results in loss of life.
  • Paying ransom to kidnappers is punishable by at least 15 years in prison.
The new unit aims to strengthen police response to Nigeria's growing kidnapping crisis.

Sources: Premium Times (Chinagorom Ugwu)