Anambra CP Wades into Alleged Police Attack on Football Academy Players

By Uzo Ugwunze

The Anambra State Police Command has intercepted a protest in the form of some publications by an ex-Falcon footballer and owner of a Football Academy on the alleged arrest and human rights violations by some operatives of the State Police Command, investigates and moves to resolve the conflict.

According to a press release made available to newsmen by Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the State Police Command, very concerned about the incident especially as it concerns human rights violations as alleged, invited the ex-international player and members of her team to get the facts straight.

It is pertinent to note that after the necessary interview with the victims, it was discovered that the incident happened a few months ago and that there have been ongoing efforts to resolve the case between the parties concerned. The alleged Police unprofessional conduct by the Ex-Falcon footballer shall however be looked into.

To this end, the Command sues for calm to all quarters concerned and states that under the leadership of CP Nnaghe Obono Itam that it remains committed and accountable in strengthening the relationship with the members of the Public, especially Ndi Anambra.