The Anambra State Police Command has affirmed the safety of residents throughout the yuletide season.
Speaking to journalists in Awka on Saturday, State Police Commissioner Aderemi Adeoye provided this assurance, encouraging the public to promptly report any security concerns to the nearest police station and to refrain from engaging in vigilantism.
Commissioner Adeoye designated the festive period as special working days for all officers, expressing confidence in their competency and unwavering dedication to security matters.
He urged the officers to maintain their diligence in safeguarding the state and warned of consequences for anyone attempting to undermine the command’s security efforts.
He said, “The police have launched an intensive manhunt for armed insurgents who infiltrated from a neighboring State and killed two Police Personnel on December 28, 2023, at about 6.30 p.m.
“The gang, disguised in camouflage and seemed to be on a kidnapping mission, shot two police officers who had moved ahead of the convoy they were escorting to decongest traffic gridlock.
“Other police personnel returned fire, careful not to hit innocent motorists who were in the traffic gridlock, forcing the bandits to flee.”
