Lawrence Nwimo, Awka
CP Obong Nnache Itam has been removed as the 34th commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Ikengaonline reports.
It was gathered that Nnaghe’s removal is not unconnected to his performance as criminal activities including kidnappings, cultism, ritual killings among others have been on the rise since his assumption of office less than one year ago.
The removal of CP Itam was announced in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday by Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of Press and Public Relations at the Police Service Commission.
The statement also announced CP Livingstein Ikioye Orutugu, formerly with the Bayelsa State Police Command, as the new Anambra Police Commissioner.
According to Ani in the statement: “The Commission Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu said the new Commissioners should quickly settle down to their new duty posts and ensure there is no gap that may necessitate a break down of law and order.
“He charged the new CPs to be dedicated and committed to duty and to assist ensure that Nigeria is freed of the menace of bandits and deviants.
“He said the Commission will continue to monitor their conduct and assist ensure they succeed in their new duty posts.
“The Commission’s decision has been conveyed to the Inspector General of Police for immediate implementation.”
