Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Nnaghe Obono Itam has restated his policing plan that is poised to operate an all-inclusive policing system to hear from everyone and anyone that with help Security Agencies in enforcing the law and maintain public order and safety in the State.
Itam made this known on Thursday at the Prof. Dora Akunyili Women Development Center, Awka, during a meeting with vigilante groups and relevant security outfits in the State.
He commended the vigilante and security outfits for their commitment, dedication, and selfless service in assisting the Police to nip crime in the bud in the State.
He frowned at some abnormalities observed within the communities among the vigilante groups such as illegal detention of suspects, mob action, illegal security levies, and assault on suspects among others. He advised the security operatives not to allow themselves to be used against one another, especially in 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.
According to SP Tochukwu Ikenga, PPRO Anambra Command, CP Itam 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.
Anambra State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Tony Collins Nwabunne thanked CP Itam and noted that this is the first of its kind in the State and seeks for such continuous engagements like this.
During the interactive session, the security operatives expressed satisfaction and stated their concerns which the CP addressed.
Groups that attended the meeting included the Management Team of the Police Command, State and Zonal Chairmen PCRC, representatives of the Director State Security Department Awka, Hunters Association of Nigeria, representatives of the National President of Town Union Association in the State, representatives of Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, members of Anambra State Road Traffic Management Agency (ARTMA).
