The Nigeria Police Force in Ekiti State has launched a specialised Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) and commenced intensive training for its operatives, in accordance with directives issued by the Inspector-General of Police.
The initiative forms part of broader efforts to enhance the protection of lives and property across urban and rural communities within the state.
Speaking at the official launch of the unit at the Command Headquarters in Ado Ekiti, the Commissioner of Police, Michael Falade, stated that the establishment of the VCRU is intended to strengthen the state’s security framework in response to evolving criminal threats.
He explained that the unit is designed as a rapid-response formation capable of addressing incidents of violent crime with greater efficiency and precision.
According to Falade, the creation of the unit was necessitated by the changing nature of criminal activities and the need for a dedicated team equipped to respond promptly to distress situations. He noted that personnel assigned to the VCRU are currently undergoing intensive, tactical, and intelligence-driven training to prepare them for operational deployment.
The Commissioner further instructed officers attached to the unit to maintain high standards of professionalism, discipline, and respect for human rights in the discharge of their duties. He cautioned that any form of misconduct, abuse of authority, or operational lapses would not be tolerated.
Falade also appealed to residents of Ekiti State to collaborate with law enforcement agencies by providing timely and credible information that could support crime prevention and detection efforts. He emphasised that community engagement remains a critical component of effective policing.
In addition, he commended the Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, for his continued support to the Command, particularly in enhancing logistics and operational mobility, which he described as instrumental to recent security successes.
In a goodwill message, Lawrence Ogunsetire of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) pledged the organisation’s support for the new unit, noting that it would mobilise communities to work closely with the VCRU.
Also speaking, Joshua Makinde expressed confidence that the new unit would complement existing structures within the Command, while commending the police for their responsiveness to criminal incidents in the state.
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