The Anambra State Police Command has received its 36th Commissioner of Police on August 10, following the retirement of the immediate past Commissioner of Police that was re-promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police ,AIG Ikioye Orutugu.

During his address to newsmen shortly after assuming office in Amawbia on Monday, CP Nnanna Oji Ama warned officers and men of the Command against engaging in practices capable of tarnishing the image of the Nigeria Police Force or undermining public trust.

He declared that his administration would adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards intimidation, extortion and other forms of misconduct by police personnel.

According to him, the Command would operate a strict zero-extortion policy, stressing that any form of extortion, if previously existing, would not be tolerated under his leadership.

CP Oji Ama assured members of the media of his readiness to partner with them to promote effective policing and enhance public safety in the state.

He pledged to reinforce community policing initiatives, strengthen collaboration with sister security agencies, organised vigilante groups and other critical stakeholders, and build greater public confidence through effective partnership and sustained engagement.

The new CP assured that the Command under his leadership, would remain steadfast in protecting lives and property, upholding the rule of law, strengthening strategic partnerships and ensuring that every law-abiding citizen could live and conduct legitimate business in an atmosphere of peace and security.

He urged residents of Anambra State to remain law-abiding, vigilant and security-conscious, while encouraging them to continue supporting the Police and other security agencies by providing timely and credible information that could assist in preventing and combating crime.

CP Nnanna Oki Ama is native of Ekata in Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama holds a B.Sc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Jos and is the former Area Commander Nnewi as well as Police Public Relations Officer, Rivers State Police Command.

Ruth is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State.