Police chief urges Anambra residents to help fight crime
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has called on residents of Anambra State to stop shielding criminals and provide timely information to security agencies. Represented by DIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie at a security stakeholders’ meeting in Awka, he emphasized the need for active collaboration between the police, communities, and other stakeholders. Ikioye Orutugu, the state’s Commissioner of Police, also highlighted the importance of working with legally recognized vigilante groups. The event brought together security officials, traditional rulers, and community representatives.
What happened
- Olatunji Disu warned that a culture of silence enables kidnappers, cultists, and other criminals to thrive in Anambra communities.
- The police chief stressed that effective crime-fighting depends on mutual trust and genuine partnership between the police and the public.
- He identified kidnapping, cult-related violence, armed robbery, targeted killings, and drug trafficking as major threats.
- Ikioye Orutugu encouraged residents to collaborate with security agencies and vigilante groups to improve safety.
- The IGP clarified that the establishment of state police requires constitutional amendments, not just police approval.
