Police increase security in Awka over traditional stool dispute
The Anambra Police Command has heightened security in Awka following a dispute over the community’s traditional ruler’s stool. SP Tochukwu Ikenga announced that police units are on alert to prevent unrest. The police are intensifying surveillance and patrols in the area. Governor Chukwuma Soludo has asked police to enforce the findings of a government panel on the matter.
What we know
- The police have observed concerning comments and narratives after the panel of inquiry’s report on the Awka traditional stool.
- Anti-Cult Unit and Rapid Response Squad operatives have been placed on alert to address potential security issues.
- All divisional police officers, especially in Awka, have increased surveillance and intelligence gathering.
- Commissioner of Police Ikioye Orutugu urged the public to avoid inflammatory statements and actions that could incite unrest.
- Governor Chukwuma Soludo directed the police to enforce the panel’s report, which was recently submitted.
