Community policing key to restoring security in Anambra – CP Itam

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, has said community policing is very important in the restoration of security in the state.

The Police chief stated this during an advocacy and assessment visit to Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State.

A statement made available to journalists by the spokesperson of the state Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that Itam, during the visit, addressed HRH Obi Sir Patrick Mabamalu Okeke JP, the traditional ruler of Abagana the Local Government Chairman, President Generals of communities, vigilante operatives and other indigenes of the area.

The statement said, “In a continuous commitment to strengthen the security in the state, the Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam has sustained the advocacy and security assessment in the 21 local government area to enhance collaboration with community leaders, indigenes, residents to improve safety.

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“During the interaction with the Stakeholders the CP emphasize the importance of community policing and called for an honest and patriotic involvement in identifying and prioritizing our differences to develop deliberate plans for addressing the problems.

“The CP also reiterated we have a common enemy that has restricted our movement on Mondays, crippled businesses of Ndi Anambra, and commit havoc in the State.

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“He urged the people to join the Police and other security agencies to take back our space and deny these criminal elements the space they use to cause tension in the State.”

Community policing key to restoring security in Anambra – CP Itam

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