From Ifeoma Ejiofor
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, on Thursday summoned the Area Commander and all Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) serving within Onitsha.
CP Ama engaged the surmoned officers in a high-level supervisory meeting, following the incident that occurred at Head Bridge, Onitsha on Wednesday.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Command, Tochukwu Ikenga(SP) revealed this in a press statement made available to journalists.
The PPRO said that the meeting formed part of the Commissioner’s ongoing efforts to strengthen operational supervision, accountability and professionalism within the Command, particularly in Onitsha, one of the State’s major commercial centres.
“During the meeting, CP Nnanna directed the DPOs to provide detailed briefings on the security situation and policing activities within their respective areas of responsibility, with particular emphasis on measures being taken to prevent and address unprofessional conduct by officers and men under their command.
“The Commissioner made it clear that any police officer found abusing the powers entrusted to him or engaging in conduct inconsistent with the standards of the Nigeria Police Force would face appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with established regulations.
“CP Nnanna reiterated his zero-tolerance policy towards unprofessional conduct, stressing that no individual or group of personnel would be allowed to undermine the trust and confidence that members of the public place in the Nigeria Police Force.
“He further charged the DPOs to strengthen internal supervision, maintain effective command and control, ensure strict compliance with professional standards and promptly address genuine complaints from residents, traders and business owners within their areas of responsibility.
“The Commissioner assured the good people of Onitsha and the entire State that the Command remains committed to providing effective, professional, accountable and people-oriented policing.
“He also encouraged members of the public to report security concerns and genuine complaints through the appropriate channels, including the Commissioner of Police’s dedicated WhatsApp line: 09169531886. He assured that all credible complaints received would be given the necessary attention and appropriately investigated,” Ikenga said.