Police Operatives Trailing Masterminds of Nibo, Ifite-Awka killings, Says Anambra CP

By Praise Chinecherem

Anambra State Commissioner of Police CP Nnaghe Obono Itam said the Command was still on trail of suspected murderers of no fewer than 20 persons in Nibo and Ifite last two weeks.

Itam disclosed this on Monday during security advocacy on Anti Sit at home and security assessment in the twenty-one (21) Local Government Areas in Anambra State.

The Security/Anti Sit at Home assessment patrol started with a visit to the Awka South Local Government Area Council by the Commissioner of Police.

“The Command is on trail for some already mentioned suspects involved in the murder incident at Nibo and Ifite last two weeks,” he added.

The CP charged the executive council members, the traditional rulers, the president general of the communities, youth leaders, Anambra State Vigilantes Operatives, PCRC members and other stakeholders to continue to work with the Police and other security agencies on the need to adopt sustainable policing practices to improve security surveillance and timely security interventions in the state.

He urges residents alike to report suspicious persons and unusual movement they may observe to the nearest Police Station or through the Command Emergency number call 07039194332 for a prompt response.

Responding, Council Chairman Hon. Prince Chinedu Okafor who spoke on behalf of all the stakeholders pledged to work with the Command and other security agencies to improve public safety.

The CP led anti-sit at-home patrol within the State, places visited include Ogidi Divisional headquarters, Obosi Divisional Headquaters Okpoko Divisional Headquarters, Harbour Divisional Headquaters, Awada Divisional Headquaters etc.