Anambra Police Commissioner Launches Checkpoint Monitoring to Combat Extortion

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has introduced a new oversight system to monitor police activities, particularly at checkpoints and during patrols. This move follows feedback gathered during recent security stakeholder interactive sessions held across the state's three senatorial districts. The initiative is designed to bolster effective policing, ensure accountability, and promote professionalism among officers.

A key objective of this new strategy is to eradicate instances of extortion, harassment, and other abuses perpetrated by police personnel against the public. Under the new directive, the Command's Operational Control Rooms will exert closer supervision over patrol formations and checkpoints. Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Tactical Team Commanders will be held responsible for the conduct of officers deployed to strategic locations.

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Under the new strategy, the Command’s Operational Control Rooms will maintain closer oversight of patrol formations and checkpoints, with Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Team Commanders expected to account for the activities of personnel deployed to strategic locations.

The Command's spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, stated that reports and complaints concerning misconduct, extortion, or unprofessional behavior will be promptly received, monitored, and escalated for appropriate action. Commissioner Nnanna Ama emphasized the command's commitment to providing security and protecting lives and property, while making it clear that no officer will be allowed to abuse their authority for personal gain.

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The commissioner further directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Team Commanders to ensure strict compliance with the directive, warning that any personnel found engaging in extortion or other forms of misconduct will face appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with the law and established regulations.

Officers found engaging in extortion or other forms of misconduct will face disciplinary measures in line with the law and established regulations. The police command is urging citizens of Anambra and the general public to actively support this initiative by reporting any incidents of misconduct through the established communication channels. These include the Operational Control Room (07039194332), the Police Public Relations Officer (08039334002), and a dedicated WhatsApp number for the Commissioner of Police (09169531886).

The command reiterated its dedication to professional, people-oriented, and accountable policing, assuring the public that credible complaints will be addressed swiftly and decisively. This proactive measure signals a strong commitment from the new leadership to reform policing practices and rebuild public trust.

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The command therefore calls on Ndi Anambra and other members of the public to support this initiative by reporting incidents of extortion, harassment or other unprofessional conduct through the Command’s established communication channels, including the Operational Control Room on 07039194332 or the Police Public Relations Officer on 08039334002, as well as the dedicated WhatsApp number of the Commissioner of Police, 09169531886.