The Anambra state Police Command has assured residents of their safety in the face of the illegal sit-at-home order.
According to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Tochukwu Ikenga, the command is cognizant of the activities of criminal elements trying to instill fear among the residents of Anambra state but assured them of safety as they go about their businesses today 30th May, 2024.
The command made available phone numbers with which residents can reach the the police in the case of any scary situation.
It will be recalled that IPOB declared 30th May sit-at-home to honor Biafran soldiers.
The statement read:
Dissemination of Threatening Content and Enforcement of Illegal Sit-at-Home in Anambra State
The Anambra State Police Command has become cognizant of the activities of criminal elements disseminating, threatening voice-overs and violent videos in an attempt to enforce illegal sit-at-home directives and instill fear among the residents of Anambra
It is imperative to inform the public that actionable intelligence indicates that these individuals, in their bid to enforce the unlawful sit-at-home order, fabricate threatening voice-over recordings and circulate outdated videos of violent incidents, some of which did not occur within the state or even the country.
The Command is fully aware of these secessionist activities and urges the law-abiding citizens of Anambra to disregard such propaganda. Rest assured, the Police, along with other security agencies, have mobilized law enforcement resources to ensure the safety and security of every citizen in the state.
As a recent example, on May 29, 2024, at approximately 2:00 PM, Police operatives laid an ambush on miscreants along Oba flyover in Idemili South. This led to the interception of a gang of four armed men operating on motorbikes. During the encounter, one miscreant was apprehended, while the other three managed to evade capture, sustaining bullet injuries in the process. The operatives recovered a locally made Barreta pistol, four expended cartridges, two phones, and incriminating evidence indicative of unpatriotic and disloyal behavior towards the Nigerian government
In light of these developments, the Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, assures the people of Anambra State that their safety remains the utmost priority of the Police Command. In case of any security concerns, citizens are encouraged to contact the command’s control room at 07039194332 or the respective Area Commands:
– Area Command Awka: 08033382097
– Area Command Aguata: 08066069335
– Area Command Ihiala: 08136025679
– Area Command Otucha: 08035602795
– Area Command Onitsha: 08033979326
– Area Command Nnewi: 08028593542
– Area Command Orafite: 08066664445
– Area Command Ogidi: 08037505738
For further inquiries, please contact:
*SP Tochukwu Ikenga*
Police Public Relations Officer,
Anambra State Command,
Awka.
May 30, 2024.
