Anambra CP cracks down on security uniform abuse, unveils enforcement measures

Anambra CP, flanked by other officers of the command while addressing the press. Photo credit: Police

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The Anambra State Police Command has announced a new set of enforcement measures aimed at strengthening public security and curbing the increasing misuse of the uniforms of security agencies within the state.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, disclosed this development to journalists in Awka on Tuesday.

Orutugu said the measures followed security assessments, indicating that unauthorised individuals have been using the uniforms of the Police and other security agencies to perpetrate crime, intimidate residents and evade lawful scrutiny.

The CP said, “The new directives are designed to ensure proper identification of all security personnel on duty and to eliminate the activities of impersonators who intend to endanger public safety.

“Any individual found wearing, selling, or using Police or other security agency uniforms, kits, or accoutrements without authorisation will face immediate arrest and prosecution.

“Security uniforms remain classified government property, and their unlawful possession constitutes a criminal offence.”

The Commissioner further ordered all Divisional Police Officers, tactical teams, and patrol units across the State to intensify visibility policing and conduct thorough verification of the identities of personnel during operations.

He encouraged residents to remain vigilant and to promptly report suspicious individuals impersonating security personnel, adding that “Ndi Anambra and residents are encouraged to call the Control Room number or the Police Public Relations Officer.”

PUNCH Online on Monday reported that the Anambra State Police Command said operatives of the Special Enforcement Team of Inspector-General of Police Monitoring Unit set up for the implementation of the directive on the withdrawal of police personnel from VIP escort and guard duties have arrived in the state.

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