Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, psc, mnips, has reaffirmed the Command’s resolve to deepen strategic stakeholder partnerships and expand its intelligence-gathering network as part of sustained efforts to strengthen public safety and security across the State. This was contained in a statement signed by SP. Ikenga Tochukwu, Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, Awka.
The Commissioner stated this on Wednesday, 9th September 2026, while receiving members of the Nigeria Legion (Military Veterans) and the Nigeria Forest Security Services, who separately paid courtesy visits to the Command Headquarters, Awka.
Receiving the Nigeria Legion delegation, CP Nnanna acknowledged the immense value of the experience, discipline and institutional knowledge acquired by military veterans through years of service to the nation. He noted that their familiarity with security matters and extensive community networks constitute valuable resources that can complement the Police in crime prevention, early identification of threats and the promotion of public safety.
In a similar engagement with members of the Nigeria Forest Security Services, the Commissioner underscored the strategic importance of human intelligence (HUMINT) in contemporary policing, particularly in detecting emerging threats, identifying criminal networks and providing early warning of activities capable of undermining public safety.
He emphasized that stakeholders with operational presence in communities, forests and other difficult-to-access locations occupy a unique position in the intelligence architecture of the State. Their timely observations and credible information, when properly channelled to the Police, can significantly enhance situational awareness, facilitate preventive action and enable the Command to respond decisively to emerging security challenges.
CP Nnanna therefore charged both groups to maintain regular communication with the Police and promptly provide credible, timely and actionable intelligence, stressing that effective security is strengthened when responsible stakeholders work collaboratively with law-enforcement agencies within the ambit of the law.
The Commissioner further assured the delegations of the Command’s openness to lawful partnerships and sustained engagement with stakeholders, emphasizing that the Police will continue to build bridges with communities, professional bodies, veterans’ groups and other legitimate security-support structures in order to broaden its intelligence base and strengthen its capacity for proactive policing.
He reiterated that the Anambra State Police Command under his leadership remains firmly committed to intelligence-led, proactive and community-oriented policing, and will continue to exploit every lawful avenue of strategic engagement to prevent crime, disrupt criminal activities and safeguard lives and property throughout the State.
The visits featured exchange of pleasantries, presentation of plaques and group photographs, among other engagements.
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