The Commissioner of Police Anambra State, Mr. Nnaghe Itam has urged Ndi Anambra and residents of the state to dissociate themselves from any act that threatens the public peace and national unity and reiterates that the Command shall live up to its mandate of ensuring that no person or group of persons are allowed to infringe on the fundamental human rights of others, especially the rights to freedom of movement and dignity of human persons.

 

 

 

In a release signed by the State Police Public Relations Officer Mr. Tochukwu Ikenga said that the affirmation is given after a critical threat analysis by the Command based on the information and intelligent report of persons and groups mobilizing for a protest today June 12, 2024, a day mapped out to commemorate the restoration of democracy in the country.

 

 

 

According to the press statement, the Police envisaged that the protest is capable of grounding all commercial activities and obstructing the free flow of traffic in the State.

 

The Command while noting the rights of individuals or groups to advocate for any interest, wishes to emphasize the importance of adherence to the existing laws governing such activities; and deployed Police Operatives to different strategic areas, tasked with the responsibility to ensure the safety of lives and property, free flow of traffic, and most especially, a peaceful environment.

 

 

 

The Commissioner while wishing Ndi Anambra a Happy Democracy Day celebration, reiterated their resolve in sustaining the message of peace and standing up against any act that threatens the public peace.

 

 

 

The statement noted that the Commissioner of Police encourages the good people of the State to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and continue to partner with and support the Police and other security agencies, to synergize and collaborate towards combating all forms of criminality as well as ensuring public security and safety in the state.

 

 

 

In the event to request security service or to report any security-related incident or otherwise, the statement asked the public to call the police on 07039194332 for prompt response.