Anambra Police Boss champions All-inclusive Policing System

Anambra state Police boss, Nnaghe Obono Itam has restated his policing plan that is poised to operate an all-inclusive policing system which emphasizes the need to hear from everyone and anyone that will help the Security Agencies in enforcing the law and maintain public order and safety in the State. 

CP Itam made the commitment in his remark at the Prof. Dora Akunyili Women Development Center, Awka, where he hosted the Vigilantes groups and other relevant security outfits in the state. 

The CP, who 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, also frowned at some of the abnormalities observed within the communities among the Vigilantes, including 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 CP 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 CP addressed. 

Also, the Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftaincy, Hon Tony Collins Nwabunne thanked the CP 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, Rep. of the Director State Security Department Awka, Hunters Association of Nigeria, Rep of the National President of Town Union Association in the State, Rep of Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, Members of Anambra State Road Traffic Management Agency, ARTMA, among others.