~Host Vigilante Groups, Hunters Association Of Nigeria, And Other Relevant Security Outfits In The State
The Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam restated his policing Plan that is poised to operate an all-inclusive policing system to hear from everyone and anyone that with help the Security Agencies in enforcing the law and maintain public order and safety in the State. The Commissioner of Police Anambra State Command, made this remark on 6th June 2024 at Prof. Dora Akunyili Women Development Center, Awka, where he hosted the Vigilantes groups and relevant security outfits in the State.
In a Press Statement Issued By The Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga.
The Commissioner Of Police Itam, Commended The Vigilantes and Security Outfits for their commitment, dedication, and selfless service in assisting the Police to nip crime in the bud in the State. He frowns at some of the abnormalities observed within the communities among the vigilantes like illegal detention of suspects, mob actions, illegal security levy, and assault on suspects among others. He advised the security Operatives not to allow themselves to be used against one another, especially on the Community they are expected to protect.
The Police boss pledged greater cooperation of officers and men of the Command to the legitimate and recognized security outfits in the State. The Commissioner of Police also proposed the creation of a State Policing Model anchored on the platform of the Police Community Policing Committee that will accommodate all security outfits to police the State, to make the sharing of intelligence information harmonized.
During the interactive session, the security operatives expressed satisfaction and stated their concerns which the Commissiomer of Police addressed. Also, the Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftaincy, Hon Tony Collins Nwabunne thanked The Commission of Police and noted that this is the first of its kind in the state and seeks for such continuous engagements like this.
In attendance includes the Management Team of the Police Command, State and Zonal Chairman PCRC, Representives of The Director State Security Department Awka, Hunters Association of Nigeria, Representives of The National President of Town Union Association in The State, Representives of Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, Members Of Anambra State Road Traffic Management Agency (ARTMA) among others.
