Nkechi David Iwuchukwu
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has unveiled a dedicated WhatsApp communication channel to enable residents and other stakeholders provide security-related information directly to the Police Command.
CP Nnanna disclosed this at the Women Development Centre, Awka, during a security stakeholders’ interactive meeting with stakeholders from the Awka Central Senatorial District.
The initiative, according to the Commissioner, is part of efforts to strengthen direct communication between the Police and members of the public, improve intelligence gathering and enhance the Command’s capacity to prevent and respond to criminal activities across the state.
He urged residents to make use of the dedicated WhatsApp line, 09169531886, to report suspicious movements, planned criminal activities, security threats and other information that could assist the Police in protecting lives and property.
The CP assured members of the public that information received through the channel would be treated with the utmost confidentiality and acted upon professionally and in accordance with the law.
The Commissioner stressed the importance of community participation in policing, noting that effective security could not be achieved by security agencies alone without the cooperation and timely flow of information from citizens.
He therefore called on traditional rulers, community leaders, town unions, religious leaders, youth organisations, women groups, business communities and other stakeholders to strengthen their partnership with the Police by providing credible and timely intelligence.
The interactive meeting formed part of the Command’s ongoing security stakeholders’ engagement across the three senatorial districts of Anambra State, designed to deepen community-based policing, identify emerging security challenges and develop collective solutions to threats confronting the people.
CP Nnanna reiterated the Command’s commitment to protecting residents and creating a secure environment for businesses, social activities and economic development.
He appealed to stakeholders to encourage their communities to remain vigilant and promptly communicate security concerns to the appropriate authorities.
The Commissioner further assured participants that the Command would continue to maintain professional engagement with communities while respecting the rule of law and the rights of citizens.
The stakeholders’ interactive sessions are expected to provide a platform for residents to raise security concerns directly with the Police leadership, share local intelligence and contribute to strategies aimed at sustaining peace and security in Anambra State.
