The Anambra State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with religious leaders, traditional rulers, community leaders and other stakeholders to enhance public trust and security.
The Commissioner of Police, Nnanna Ama, stated this on Wednesday when Chukwuemeka Ohanamere, spiritual director of Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, visited him in Awka.
Ama said sustained engagement with community stakeholders was essential to building public confidence, improving intelligence sharing and promoting peaceful coexistence across the state.
“Effective policing depends on public cooperation, mutual trust and strong partnerships between the police and the communities they serve,” he said.
He noted that religious leaders could play significant roles in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, promoting responsible conduct and encouraging respect for the rule of law.
The commissioner assured the clergy that the command remained open to constructive partnerships with religious organisations and community-based institutions, adding that it would continue to uphold professionalism, accountability and people-oriented policing.
He also urged residents to provide timely and credible information to help prevent crime, identify security threats and enable the police to respond effectively to emerging challenges.
Ama stressed that effective security required more than law enforcement, noting that dialogue, stakeholder collaboration and proactive public engagement were crucial to addressing community concerns and building a safer Anambra.
