Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has said that newly released data places the state among those with the lowest kidnapping cases in Nigeria, contrary to claims by political opponents who allege worsening insecurity.
According to statistics published by TheCable Index covering July 2024 to June 2025, Anambra recorded 63 kidnapping cases, the same as Adamawa State. In contrast, Zamfara State topped the list with 1,203 incidents.
A statement issued on Soludo’s behalf by his Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, attributed the state’s position to the governor’s security initiatives, including the launch of the Agunechemba local security network and the joint security operation, Operation Udo Ga Chi.
“The recently released statistics provide compelling evidence that Anambra’s innovative security architecture is delivering exceptional results in the fight against kidnapping and violent crime,” Aburime said. “Numbers don’t lie. With 63 recorded cases in 12 months, Anambra is now the safest state in the Southeast region.”
He argued that isolated incidents were often exaggerated by opposition politicians seeking to discredit the administration. “When the challenge is narrowed down to Southeast Nigeria, the narrative often takes a twisted turn, with Anambra unfairly demonised,” he added.
The state government maintained that the data shows Anambra has outperformed many others with stronger security reputations, positioning itself as one of the most secure states in the country
