By Juliana Nwachukwu
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Fegge Police Division, CSP Teddy Onyilo, has called for stronger collaboration among residents, community leaders and security agencies to address insecurity in the area.
Onyilo made the call on Nov. 7, at the Annual General Security Summit of Fegge Zone One Community, held at Agulu Town Hall, Fegge, Onitsha. The summit had the theme, “Security: The Gateway to Community Development.”
Speaking on “Security: A Right or Privilege? Using Fegge as a Case Study,” Onyilo described security as a fundamental right of every resident, not a privilege.
He identified kidnapping, robbery, cultism and cybercrime as major threats to community development, while commending residents for their cooperation with security agencies, which he said had contributed to relative peace in the area.
The DPO also acknowledged the role of the community’s security chairman as a key source of information and a link between the police and residents.
He urged residents to sustain their support for security agencies, noting that he had observed commendable security awareness and cooperation among security personnel, youth leaders and community members since assuming duty.
Onyilo expressed satisfaction with the security situation in Fegge but warned that obstruction and lack of cooperation could undermine security operations.
Earlier, the Chief Security Officer of Fegge Zone One, Engr. Ohuajah Prince Sip, said the committee assumed security leadership on April 7, 2026, with inadequate security education identified as one of the major challenges facing the community.
He said the committee subsequently embarked on awareness campaigns covering Silas Works Road to Miss Elems Street to educate residents on vigilance and their responsibilities in maintaining a safe environment.
According to him, the initiative has contributed to a positive change in residents’ attitudes towards security.
Also speaking, the Chairman of Fegge Zone Stakeholders Forum, Barr. Noel Udeorji, commended the security chairman for his performance, noting that he would complete two years in office on April 7, 2027.
Udeorji said the summit was organised to equip residents with practical security knowledge, promote peaceful coexistence and encourage the resolution of minor security concerns within the community.
He emphasised the need to balance security operations with residents’ fundamental rights, adding that cooperation among the security committee, residents and the Fegge Police Division had helped minimise security challenges.
The Chairman of the Planning Committee and Chairman of Ozubulu Street, Ononiwu Chiagozie, highlighted improvements recorded since the establishment of the community security structure.
He recalled that the community had previously faced challenges, including late night loitering by youths and cases of missing vehicles, which the security structure had helped address.
The community’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Edmund Ubah, appreciated the DPO for his presentation and contributions to the summit and called for sustained security education and community participation.
Among those present were the member representing Onitsha South Constituency II in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Fred Ezenwa, represented by Engr. Mark Dike; the Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Onitsha South, Oboo Obianuju, represented by Nancy Obiora; the Chairman of the Landlords/Tenants Welfare Association, Chief Nnamdi Onugha, represented by Mr Chukwuma Nwokolo; and the Patron of Fegge Zone One, Ichie Patrick Ikeotuonye, among other community stakeholders.
Juliana Nwachukwu is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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