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Awka, Feb. 22, ’25 (TNZ) The Recover Nigeria Project (RNP), a civil society organisation, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the Police Command in Anambra State to enhance the security of residents.
TheNewsZenith reports that Mr Osita Obi, made the call at a news briefing, on Friday in Awka.
The group emphasised the need to address the state’s escalating security challenges.
Obi highlighted concerns about the prevalence of kidnapping, armed robbery, harassment and murder, which have left residents in fear.
He argued that transferring police officers who have served in the state for over 30 years could help restore public confidence and improve security.
“Because of the present security situation in Anambra State, the Recover Nigeria Project is calling for the overhaul of the police command in the state.
“Many police officers have served for over 30 years and should be transferred.
“This move will help tackle crimes and restore a safe and liveable homeland,” TheNewsZenith quotes Obi as saying.
He also called for an investigation into the tenure of the former Commissioner of Police, Nnaghe Obono-Itam.
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The group, particularly, seeks a probe to unravel the escape of two suspects linked to the murder of Mr Justice Azuka, a Labour Party lawmaker representing Onitsha-1 Constituency.
“The suspects reportedly fled police custody during an operation to apprehend other accomplices.
“It is sad that under Nnaghe Obono-Itam’s watch, insecurity was at its peak.
“The escape of suspects linked to the murder of a lawmaker shows incompetence in handling security,” Obi stated.
RNP, therefore, asked the Police to probe and sack the officer.
The civil society leader commended Gov. Chukwuma Soludo for inaugurating “Agunaechemba”.
Agunaechemba is a vigilante architecture designed to complement federal security forces and assist the Police in combating crime in the state. (TNZ)
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