The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, on Friday led the Deputy Governor of the state, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, alongside top government officials, security agencies and other critical stakeholders on an on-the-spot assessment of crisis-affected areas in Aguleri and Umuoba Anam communities.
The visit formed part of ongoing efforts to stabilise the situation, safeguard lives and property, and maintain law and order in the affected communities.
Speaking during the assessment, the Deputy Governor urged traditional rulers, community leaders, youth organisations, town unions and other stakeholders to work closely with the government and security agencies towards achieving lasting peace in the area.
He reiterated that security was a shared responsibility that required the cooperation, commitment and support of all stakeholders.
Also speaking, the Commissioner of Police reaffirmed the commitment of the Anambra State Police Command to maintaining law and order, protecting lives and property, and ensuring that residents could carry out their legitimate activities without fear.
CP Nnanna Oji Ama called on the people of Aguleri and Umuoba Anam to remain calm and refrain from actions capable of escalating the situation.
He also urged residents to cooperate with the Police and other security agencies by providing credible and timely information that could assist ongoing security operations and peace-building efforts.
The police commissioner assured residents of Aguleri and Umuoba Anam that appropriate security measures were being put in place to stabilise the affected areas and prevent further breaches of peace.
He added that efforts were ongoing to address the underlying issues through dialogue and other lawful channels.
The assessment provided the Commissioner of Police and other stakeholders with a first-hand understanding of the security situation on the ground.
The delegation also confirmed the fatal injury sustained by a victim, assessed the extent of property destruction and reviewed the impact of the crisis on residents and the affected communities.
The visit further enabled the stakeholders to identify immediate and sustainable measures aimed at restoring and sustaining peace, strengthening security and preventing further escalation of the crisis.
