Anambra CP Condemns IPOB Activities, Calls For Stronger Community Partnership, Holds Town Hall Meeting With Key Stakeholders

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED

AKWA, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA – The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has expressed strong disapproval of the actions of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and other related groups operating within the region.

While citing the positive outcomes of recent collaborations with local industrialists and traditional rulers, CP Orutugu noted that these partnerships have provided critical resources and intelligence vital to the ongoing security operations in the state.

He made these remarks during a recent Town Hall meeting convened with key stakeholders, including security operatives, traditional rulers, and community leaders, aimed at tackling the growing insecurity in the Southeast.

Responding to concerns raised by members of the public during the forum, CP Orutugu emphasized the necessity of community involvement in restoring peace. He reassured attendees of his commitment to ending insecurity in the state with the steadfast support of the people of Anambra.

The forum, held in Awka, focused on collaborative solutions to the challenges of kidnapping, violent crime, and law enforcement accountability that have plagued the region in recent years.

Notable guests at the town hall emphasized the welfare and security of Anambra’s residents with calls for mechanisms to ensure police accountability, transparency, and respect for human rights.

Speakers urged the government to implement effective monitoring systems, including tracking devices and situation rooms, to prevent unprofessional conduct and extortion by security operatives.

Other speakers at the event were His Royal Majesty, Igwe Benneth Izuchukwu Emeka JP, HRM, CGOU, Okebo the second, Umueri Community, Anambra East LGA; Nneka Chimezie, National President, Igbo Women Assembly; Hon. Barr. Titus N. Akpudo

Anambra State Solution Marshal; Prof. Nwaogwugwu, Former Dean, Faculty of Social Science and Secretary, Board of Directors, Institute of Social Policy, UNIZIK.

They stressed that continuous engagement and enlightenment of the masses are vital for building trust and ensuring the effectiveness of security measures.

Dignitaries also clarified that the government’s crackdown on crime is not an attack on traditional practices, but a move to prevent their misuse for criminal activities.

They highlighted ongoing efforts to gather evidence against those exploiting indigenous customs for unlawful purposes.

The town hall concluded with a renewed commitment from all parties to foster police-community partnerships, uphold human rights, and ensure that security initiatives remain free from political interference.

Stakeholders agreed on the need for continuous dialogue, professional standards, and inclusive participation to address the root causes of insecurity in Anambra State and the wider Southeast region.