The new commissioner of police in Anambra State, Tony Olofu, said the command would enhance crime-fighting strategies that would be more proactive to dominate the public space and checkmate acts of criminality in the state.
Olofu stated this on Thursday, 16th September, 2021 in his maiden address.
He said this was in keeping with the vision of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Alkali Baba Usman, to rejig and stabilize the security architecture to be able to fully reclaim the public space across the country as well as maintain law and order.
He said that the Command under his watch “shall take drastic measures in crime prevention across the state.”
Olofu said the command would undertake critical threat analysis, embark on painstaking intelligence gathering through strategic deployment of intelligence assets, robust synergy with sister security agencies, organized vigilance groups and other stakeholders.
He said the window of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and community policing principles where applicable, would be open for those desirous of taking advantage of such avenues to resolve specific problems and issues.
He noted other challenges bordering on professional misconduct on the part of the officers and men such as extortion, unlawful detention and incivility to members of the public among others and urged members of the public to promptly report erring officers to the Command for appropriate sanctions.
Olofu also expressed willingness to work with journalists in the state, adding that they were critical partners in the peace and security architecture of the state.
He said their primary role in communicating effectively and transparently to the general public, major incidents in the country confered on them the position of stakeholders.
“How we manage this vital and sensitive role especially at this critical time when elections are approaching should weigh in favour of our national interest.
“I therefore count on your valuable support devoid of sentiments to be able to effectively police Anambra State. I wish to extend my hand of fellowship and urge you all to join me in fighting acts of criminality in the state, especially by reporting security-related incidents in the most professional and objective manner,” he said.
The new Police Commissioner added that Anambra state was blessed with vibrant, energetic and enterprising people full of potentials.
He said the potential could only be fully realized in a peaceful, secure environment.
Olofu assured all Ndi Anambra that the Command would do everything possible professionally.
He urged the good people of Anambra State to remain law-abiding, vigilant and continue to partner and support the Police and other security agencies, “as we synergize and collaborate towards combating all forms of criminality as well as ensure public security and safety in the state.”
“For those who have been misled to take to crime, you are warned to retrace your steps as the command is poised to deal squarely with all acts of criminality without regard for status.
“I also appeal to you all not to hesitate in reporting suspected criminals and their activities to the nearest police station or call the emergency numbers, 112 and 07039194332, please,” he said.
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