Anambra State Police Command has assured people of the state of adequate protection and security especially during the ember period. The Commissioner of Police, John Abang gave the assurance during an aggressive confidence building and awareness campaign and on the spot accessment visit of police formations and other flashpoints to monitor Police deployments. He said
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Commissioner of Police Anambra State Command John Abang has encouraged officers and men of the force to overcome the tragedies and focus on their constitutional duties. Abang stated this during a continuation with his assessment tour to areas affected by recent “ENDSARS” protest in the State. The different Police Stations burnt and vandalized during the
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Anambra state Police Command on Wednesday disclosed that it lost five officers while two others were injured by hoodlums under the guise of the ENDSARS protest in the state last week. The state Commissioner of Police (CP), John Abang made the disclosure at the command headquarters, Amawbia, while parading 17 suspects arrested for looting and
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Anambra State Commissioner of Police, John Abang on Tuesday flagged off free prostate cancer screening and surgical intervention for Police officers above 40years in conjunction with Stanley medical foundation and sponsored by Hon Dozie Nwanlwo. Speaking during the event at the police headquarters, the CP said the exercise was in line with the resolve of
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Family of late Ikechukwu Onuorah of Edeke Isseke in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State has petitioned the Commissioner of Police, Mr John Abang over the death of their son reported on August 15, 2020 by the police. The family, through its Counsel, Okenna Odigbo and Co., said the deceased, resident of Ogboro Umunwaji,
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The Commissioner of Police in Anambra state, John Abang has warned individuals or groups in possession of prohibited firearms to submit same to the nearest Police Station or face arrest and prosecution. The CP stated this in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Haruna Mohammed. He said the order followed the Inspector-General
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Commissioner of Police in Anambra state, John Abang, Area Commander Nnewi ACP Sunday Irek, DPO CPS Nnewi CSP Nnamdi Anabike and DPO Otolo Division CSP Hassan Lawal have been honoured for exhibiting selfless service in promoting safety and security in Nnewi, the industrial city of the state. The officers were rewarded by the community through
Read moreThe Commissioner of Police Anambra State Command, John Abang on Wednesday, summoned an emergency meeting with Area Commanders, Divisional Police officers and tactical Commanders at the State Command headquarters Awka. A statement from the Public Relations Officer, Haruna Mohammed said the meeting followed recent upsurge in cult activities in the State. He said the CP
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The Commissioner of Police Anambra State Command *CP John B.Abang, on Wednesday, decorated 113 newly promoted Police Officers from the Inspectorate to ASP cadre at the State Command Headquarters, Awka, Anambra State. The decoration ceremony was done following the recent promotion of 6,601 personnel of the Nigeria Police Force throughout the Federation in line with
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A total of twenty four (24) newly promoted Senior Police Officers were on Thursday, decorated by the Commissioner Of Police, John Abang at the State Command Headquarters, Awka, Anambra state. The decoration ceremony was done following the recent promotion of 6,601 personnel of the Nigeria Police Force across the Federation. Speaking during the event, CP
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The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, John Abang has ordered the arrest of illegal taskforce teams claiming to be enforcing COVID-19 measures including wearing of face masks in the state. Abang, in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Haruna Mohammed, said the Command would arrest and prosecute those found extorting money
Read moreA Rights group, Human Rights Liberty Access and Peace Defenders’ Foundation (HURIDE), has lauded the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, John Abang over the rescue of a 9-year old girl abused by the Uncle. The group also hailed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), of 3-3 Division, Onitsha Addu Bawa and his men for their humanitarian
Read moreAnambra State Commissioner of Police, John Abang said the Command has recorded 13 cases of rape between January 2020 to date. He said 12 out of the cases were charged to court and still on trial, while 14 suspects were arrested and one case under investigation. Abang made the disclosure when he played host the
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The Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano, has ordered the security council in the state to commence aerial surveillance of its borders and forests. Obiano stated this on Wednesday in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, C-Don Adinuba, saying the move was to ensure armed robbers from other states do not strike
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Chairman, Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) Anambra State chapter, Vincent Ezekwueme has extolled the unique virtues and wisdom of Inspector General Of Police for choosing Anambra State as headquarters of newly created zone 13 zonal command comprising of Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu States. Ezekwueme, in a statement on Saturday also commenced the Commissioner of Police, John
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