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Orders 24-hour surveillance on hot spots
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From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka
The Anambra Police Command has dismissed a social media voice note claiming that over 6,400 Fulani gunmen have invaded Anambra communities, contending that the information is not only false but also unfounded after preliminary investigations.
They noted that they are not leaving anything to chance, directing officers, men, and local vigilante groups in the communities to commence twenty-four-hour surveillance at major hot spots in rural areas.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga:
“Preliminary assessments indicate that these voice notes and social media messages lack verified credibility. However, the Command has adopted proactive measures to ensure that no security concern, whether real or fabricated, is left unattended.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has further directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Tactical Units, and Joint Security Teams to remain on heightened alert, boost intelligence gathering, and sustain aggressive patrol operations both day and night.
“The Command subsequently urges residents of Anambra State to remain calm and continue their lawful activities without fear.
“Anambra people are assured that police operatives remain firm, vigilant, and fully committed to their constitutional mandate of protecting lives and property across the state,” he stated.
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Special Adviser to Governor Charles Soludo on Community Security, Prince Kenneth Emeakayi, has also ordered similar security measures to ensure preparedness in the unlikely event of attacks by miscreants.
Mr Nweke Nweke, Media/Publicity Secretary for Agunechemba, conveyed Prince Emeakayi’s directive in a statement shared with reporters in Awka, highlighting the importance of collaboration between local security operatives and federal security agencies to identify criminal activities across Anambra State.
Emeakayi, a security expert, commented that the circulating voice notes and social media messages lacked reliable verification.
He called for caution regarding any rumour affecting public safety, reassuring the people of Anambra that there is no cause for alarm.
He warned those who spread unfounded threats from the safety of their homes, stating that his operatives would actively investigate the origin of these baseless social media security claims.
“The Agunechemba operatives have been tasked with working alongside federal security agencies to identify and dismantle crime hotspots, reassuring Ndi-Anambra that they can celebrate Yuletide without concerns,” Emeakayi added.
He encouraged Ndi-Anambra living abroad to return home for the Christmas and New Year celebrations, assuring them that robust security measures are in place to guarantee safety during and after the festivities.
“We must prioritise the well-being of Ndi-Anambra during this significant time of year. I assure you that we are committed to combating insecurity in Anambra State, and we appreciate His Excellency for providing the necessary resources to support troubled youth. Furthermore, I want to stress that areas previously under criminal control have been reclaimed by our operatives, making it highly dangerous for wrongdoers to attempt harassment or kidnapping in Anambra State,” Emeakayi stated.
