By Emmanuel Ndukuba
Awka, July 12, 2024 – No fewer than 200 suspects were arrested for various crimes in the past two months by the police in Anambra state.
Cp NNage Obono Itam, Commissioner of Police made this disclosure during his maiden press briefing at the Police Command Headquarters in Amawbia on Friday.
He said that the suspects were arrested for various crimes, including armed robbery, kidnapping, cultism, and drug trafficking.
The commissioner said that it
secured five convictions and still ongoing trials.
“We have rescued unhurt four kidnapped victims, recovered over 33 different brands of Arms which includes AK47, Pump action guns, locally made pistols, and others and
over 1,644 ammunition of various types.
“27 stolen but recovered vehicles and different brands of motorcycles, and monies amongst other exhibits in ongoing investigations,” he said.
According to him, the arrests were made possible through the efforts of the Command’s tactical teams, who he said had been working tirelessly to combat crime and ensure peace and security in the state.
Cp Itam also provided updates on the Command’s law and order activities and achievements in the fight against crime in the state.
He said another significant innovation in the Command was the ongoing training and retraining of officers and men to improve Operational proficiency and acquire more skills in crime prevention strategies.
“We have conducted a security summit with the informal security sector that had in attendance, vigilante groups, hunters, and other relevant security outfits in the State, to enhance an all-inclusive policing system.
“Also, we are consulting and engaging relevant stakeholders, like Traditional Rulers, market leaders, youth groups, and civil society organizations in the State.
“In our drive to fight all forms of criminalities, the window of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Community Policing principles is open for those desirous of taking advantage of such avenues to resolve specific problems and issues. The Command will soon unveil the “Anamabra State Police Community Policing Model,” he added.
The commissioner expressed gratitude to the Almighty God and the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, for the opportunity to serve as the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State.
Cp Itam appealed to the public to continue to support the Police in their efforts to combat crime and maintain peace in the state.
The briefing marked the 60th day since CP Itam assumed office, and he expressed delight in addressing the public on the progress made so far in maintaining law and order in Anambra State.
He also used the opportunity to thank the state government, traditional rulers, and other stakeholders for their support and collaboration.
