The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the transfer of Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Obong Nnache Itam, and appointed Livingstein Ikioye Orutugu from Bayelsa State as his replacement.
This development comes amidst surge in criminal activities, including kidnapping and the recent Nibo massacre, which has sparked widespread concern among residents.
The state has witnessed a significant rise in insecurity, prompting human rights activist, Comrade Osita Obi to call for the transfer of the former CP.
The PSC’s decision is seen as a response to the growing security challenges in the state.
According to Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations, the Commission Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu, has charged the new CP to settle down quickly and ensure there is no gap in law and order.
The new CP has also been tasked with dedicating himself to duty and assisting in freeing Nigeria from the menace of bandits and deviants.
The Commission’s decision has been conveyed to the Inspector General of Police for immediate implementation.
Meanwhile, a human rights activist and convener of the Recover Nigeria Project, Comrade Osita Obi, has commended the PSC for the redeployment of Obong Nnache Itam as the Commissioner of Police.
Obi, who had been calling for Itam’s redeployment over what he termed incompetence in management of security, described his removal as positive and welcome change for the people of the State.
He said, “He demonstrated incompetence as the CP in Anambra State. I think he was in Anambra just to make money and retire, not to carry out police work.
“His redeployment comes at a time when the image of the police had significantly declined, and the people of Anambra are happy for his removal.
“We need someone who will restore the good image of the police in the state.”
