CP Nnanna Urges Anambra North Stakeholders to Unite for Greater Security
The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has appealed to stakeholders in the Anambra North Senatorial District to strengthen collaboration with the Police and other security agencies towards achieving greater safety, security and sustainable peace across the state.
In a release issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, the CP made the appeal during a meeting with security stakeholders at the Umueri Civic Centre.
The engagement was part of his ongoing stakeholder meetings across the three senatorial districts, aimed at deepening community-based policing, intelligence sharing and collective efforts towards crime prevention.
CP Nnanna emphasised that effective policing cannot be achieved by the Police alone.
According to him, traditional rulers, community leaders, religious leaders, youths, women’s groups and other stakeholders have critical roles to play in preventing crime and ensuring the safety of residents.
He urged stakeholders to maintain open channels of communication with the Police and promptly provide credible information on suspicious activities, persons and emerging security threats.
“As part of efforts to further strengthen direct communication and intelligence gathering, the Commissioner of Police complemented the Command’s existing emergency communication channels with a dedicated WhatsApp line, 09169531886, attached directly to him for the receipt of messages and timely, credible security information from members of the public,” he said.
The Commissioner assured stakeholders that information received through the dedicated channel would be treated with utmost confidentiality and professionally acted upon in line with the law.
He also paid courtesy visits to the Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, His Majesty, Igwe Chidubem Iweka (Eze Iweka III) of Obosi; the Chairman of the Anambra East Local Government Area Council of Traditional Rulers, Hon. Sir Ifeanyi Chinweze; and His Royal Majesty, Igwe Bennett Izuchukwu Emeka (Oke-Ebo II), Igwe of Umueri, who hosted the security stakeholders at his palace.
The engagements provided an opportunity for the Police leadership and traditional institutions to exchange views on prevailing security challenges, community policing and practical strategies for strengthening security across Anambra North.
CP Nnanna appreciated the traditional institution and other stakeholders for their continued support and partnership with the Police, reiterating the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing, proactive crime prevention, rapid response, accountability and respect for the rights of citizens.
Also in attendance were the Chairman of Onitsha North Local Government Area, Hon. Nweze Tony Nwora; HRM Igwe Dr Benjamin Okeji, the traditional ruler of Omasi; the Chairman of the Anambra North Traditional Rulers Council and Deputy Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council; other traditional rulers; President-Generals; women leaders; members of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV); and other relevant stakeholders.
