Reliable sources revealed that the decision comes on the heels of mounting pressure from various stakeholders calling for the dissolution of the outfit — a call that has stirred controversy across Anambra State.
Wawareporters recalls that the operatives of the security outfit got emeshed on alleged violation of human rights , including a viral video, where a serving Youth Corps member , Jennifer Elohor, a Zoology graduate from Delta State University, Abraka, was violated and stripped naked by the operatives.
The high-stakes meeting that set the tone for the new directive was held over the weekend behind closed doors and presided over by the Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Community Security, Prince Kenneth Emeakayi.
Also present were top commanders of both the Agunechemba Squad and the Anti-Touting Squad.
One of the key outcomes of the meeting was a unanimous resolution: all operatives will now be subjected to mandatory drug testing and investigated for secret cult affiliations.
Although the exact consequences for those who fail the tests remain unclear, insiders suggest thatdismissal and demobilization may be on the table. “It’s about redeeming the integrity and image of these agencies,” the source emphasized.
The shake-up is believed to be a direct response to deliberations held during a recent Town Hall meeting at the Old Government House in Awka. That event brought together local security operatives from across the state to discuss their operational conduct, particularly with the fast-approaching gubernatorial elections in mind.
In his remarks, Chief Ken Emeakayi emphasized the urgency of implementing the new measures, directing unit commanders across all formations to take personal responsibility for enforcement.
“This is a defining moment,” said a senior official present at the meeting. “Every operative must now embody the values of integrity, discipline, and respect for human rights.”
Operatives have also been sternly warned: any breach of the squad’s code of conduct will attract swift and firm disciplinary action.
With this bold move, the government appears poised to reset the standards for community security in the state — and send a strong message that misconduct will no longer be swept under the rug.
Whether this will calm public discontent or ignite further scrutiny remains to be seen, but one thing is certain — the Agunechemba Security Squad will never be the same again.
