By Uzo Ugwunze
The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam has opened more channels of engagement in his advocacy for a Policing Plan that is poised to hear from everyone and anyone who will help the Police and Security Agencies in enforcing the law and maintaining public order and safety in the State.
Addressing the Anambra Central Senatorial Traditional Rulers Forum during their monthly meeting at Awka South Local Government Headquarters, Awka, CP Itam assured the Royal fathers of accessibility saying that he would like the monarchs to assist the security agencies with information that will help the police ensure security of the community and their people.
During the interaction, the CP noted that the traditional rulers as the custodians of our cultural heritage were among the first levels of law enforcers as they deal with native and custom laws of the land.
He stated that these laws if properly enforced at their level, some societal Meance shall not generate serious criminal behavior among teeming youths in the State.
According to a press release signed by the PPRO SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the State command also calls for honest and patriotic involvement to collectively not mind our differences, join our voices together in condemning any act that is wrong and threatens our national peace.
Finally, to sustain the message of peace, the Police boss seeks their cooperation to use their position to open more channels of communication with their subjects and resolve to work together and discuss those issues that tears us apart.
Responding on behalf of the Forum, the Chairman, HRH Igwe O. D. Ezeani Ugonabo Neni noted that this is the first of its kind, and thanked the Commissioner for coming and assures maximum support of the Forum to the Police Command and Other Security Agencies.
The CP addressed some of the concerns of the traditional rulers and proposed more elaborate deliberation where all relevant stakeholders and Government agencies shall be in attendance
Also to receive the CP includes HRM, Igwe Charles C Agbala, Igwe Uke, HRM, Igwe S.I Okafor Ogene Okpuno JP, HRM Joel .M. Ezebuilo Ezeudo Umuawulu, HRM Igwe DR Emeka Ilouno Eze dunu, Ifitedunu, HRM Igwe AC Ezebuilo, Igwe Amanuke among others.
