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Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam has proposed creation of a State Policing Model anchored on platform of the Police Community Policing Committee comprising all security outfits to police the State and to ensure harmonization of sharing of intelligence information.
He also restated his plan of an all-inclusive policing system to hear from those that would assist Security Agencies in enforcing the law and maintaining public order and safety in the State.
Speaking during an interactive session he hosted with Vigilantes groups and relevant security outfits in the State, the CP 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 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.
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
Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftaincy, Hon Tony Collins Nwabunne thanked the CP for the engagement, noting that the meeting was the first of its kind in the state, just as he solicited for such continuous engagements.
The security operatives expressed satisfaction and stated their concerns which the CP addressed.
In attendance were 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.
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