Police Commission removes Itam as Anambra CP, replaces him with CP Orutugu
PAMELA EBOH
The Police Service Commission has announced the removal of Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Obong Nnache Itam.
Itam's removal was announced in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday by the Head of Press and Public Relations at the Police Service Commission, Ikechukwu Ani.
He announced CP Livingstein Ikioye Orutugu, formerly with the Bayelsa State Police Command, as the new Anambra Police Commissioner.
The statement which also announced the replacement of the Taraba State Commissioner of Police read in part, “The Commission Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd, mni 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.
“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.”
Itam's removal is coming amidst the alarm
ing security situation in the state as well as the public outcry over increasing criminal activities in the state, which include kidnapping, cult clashes among others
Reports however have it that CP Nnaghe’s removal is not unconnected to his ‘performance’ in Anambra State since his assumption of office in May 13, 2024.as the 34th Commissioner of Police in Anambra State