Area E Command Lagos which is hosted by Festac Town Estate, Amuwo-Odofin now has a new area commander.
The new commander, ACP Egburuaja Nwachukwu has now taken over from the previous area commander. He was the Officer In Charge Of Conflict Resolution, Area ‘E’ Police Command Lagos State and was recently promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner Of Police, ACP
CSP Eburuaja Nwachukwu was said to have been promoted for his outstanding qualities and contributions to Nigeria’s police Force and the country in general.
It would be recalled that ACP Eburuaja Nwachukwu’s gallantry came to public notice following his rare display of courage during the 2020 #ENDSARS protest when as the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Elemoro in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State, he had to contend with the rampaging hoodlums who attacked his station.
According to the report, despite the danger he faced with his officers when the hoodlums stormed the station, ACP Nwachukwu was able to bravely manage the deadly situation while at the same time obeying the rules of engagement with his men as they tactically repelled the invaders with teargas and warning shots only. They did not aim to kill any of the protesters even though the opportunity to do so offered itself.
He was praised for ensuring that there was no casualty as they resisted and turned back the protesters who were determined to destroy the police station.
The hoodlums were said to have mobilized reinforcement from neighbouring communities and the station was eventually vandalized and set on fire, with Nwachukwu’s vehicle, refrigerator and other valuables destroyed before help could come to them. Many policemen were injured, though no life was lost.
To aggravate their situations, ACP Eburuaja Nwachukwu, then DPO and his men reportedly were pushed into the forest where they stayed without food and water for three days before they were eventually rescued by the Area ‘J’ Commander, ACP Gbolahan Olugbem.
ACP Eburuaja Nwachukwu enlisted in the Nigeria Police Force on 1st March 1991. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nigeria and a Master of Science in Administration and Management from the University of Lagos.
In addition, he has Advance Diploma in Security Operations Management and Specialist Certificate in Investigation and Intelligence.
ACP Nwachukwu had served in several locations in various capacities. Prior to his deployment as the DPO in charge of Elemoro, he had served as Acting DPO, Ketu Division, DPO Iju Division all in Lagos State Police Command.
He had also served as Area Crime Officer, in Area Lima and Area Kilo Commands in Borno State, Staff Officer DFA, Admin Officer, Police Airwing Command, Team Leader Anti Fraud Unit Force CID, Annex Alagbon Close, Ikoyi Lagos. Before his recent promotion, he has been in charge of Conflict Resolution, Area ‘E’ Command (FESTAC), Lagos State Police Command.