Anambra Police, DSS, Others Hold Sensitisation Walk Against Violent Crime
By Chizoba Njaka
The Anambra State Police Command, in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS) and other sister security agencies, has embarked on a sensitisation walk across the state to raise public awareness on violent crime prevention and promote enhanced public safety.
The exercise, held on August 8, brought together personnel from various security agencies who marched in solidarity to raise public awareness on the dangers of violent crime and the importance of collective action in maintaining peace and security across the state.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the sensitisation walk was aimed at reinforcing the commitment of security agencies to inter-agency collaboration, intelligence sharing, community engagement and proactive crime prevention.
SP Ikenga said the exercise also sought to encourage residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the appropriate security authorities.
He reiterated the command’s position that the protection of lives and property and the maintenance of peace in the state require the collective efforts of both security agencies and members of the public.
The command therefore called on community leaders, traditional rulers, religious organisations, youth and women groups, transport unions and other stakeholders to continue supporting security agencies by providing credible information that could assist in preventing crime and apprehending criminal elements.
The police further urged residents to reject violence and refrain from actions capable of disrupting public peace, while encouraging them to cooperate with security agencies in their collective efforts to make Anambra safer.