Imo police command disbands tiger base, launches VCRU for effective crime fighting 

The Imo State Police Command has officially disbanded the Tiger Base Unit, 1 of the known tactical squads wrong the bid and replaced it with the Violent Crime Response Unit, VCRU, for effectual effect to convulsive crimes successful the state.

Other tactical squads that were disbanded see Scorpion Unit and Lion Squad.

Unveiling the caller tactical squad astatine the Command Headquarters, Owerri, the State Police Commissioner, Audu Garba Bosso, said the caller inaugural is successful enactment with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunj Rilwalu Disu, aimed astatine strengthening operational capableness and effect to convulsive crimes crossed the federation.

The constitution of the VCRU, according to Bosso, became indispensable pursuing the disbandment of the erstwhile tactical units with carnal symbols, including the Anti-Kidnapping Unit popularly known arsenic Tiger Base and others.

He added that VCRU besides reflects the ongoing reforms wrong the Nigeria Police Force aimed astatine deepening professionalism, accountability, and improved work delivery.

The constabulary Commissioner, aft inspection of the caller Squad on with different Heads of Security Agencies and Stakeholders, said the inauguration of the caller Unit further underscores the Command’s committedness to consolidating pr...