New police commissioner assumes duty in Anambra

A new Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Nnanna Ama on Monday assumed office following the promotion of former police commissioner, Ikioye Orutugu to the rank of assistant-inspector general (AIG) of police and subsequent retirement.

Tochukwu Ikenga, the police spokesman in Anambra, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Awka.

Mr Ikenga, a police superintendent, said that the new commissioner of police is an experienced and accomplished senior police officer with over three decades of distinguished service in the force.

He said prior to Mr Ama’s redeployment, he served as commissioner of police Intelligence and Training at the Force Intelligence Department, Force Headquarters, Abuja, having previously served as deputy commissioner of police in the same office.

The new commissioner hails from Ekata in Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State and holds a B.Sc. in psychology from the University of Jos.

Mr Ama started his police career as a cadet superintendent of police and trained at the Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, before embarking on a wide-ranging career.

His career in the force include intelligence, criminal investigation, tactical operations, administration, public relations and strategic command.

His previous appointments include deputy commissioner of police, General Investigation, FCID Abuja, commanding officer, number 44 Police Mobile Force (PMF), Force Headquarters Abuja and Area Commander, Nnewi, Anambra.

Other previous appointments were assistant commissioner of police, Homicide, FCID; Zonal CID, Zone 9, Umuahia; commanding officer, number 11 PMF, Calabar; divisional police officer, Asokoro and Dutse Alhaji in Abuja.

Mr Ama worked as coordinator of courses, Police Detective College, Enugu; commanding officer, number 26 PMF, Uyo; divisional crime officer, Sango Otta, Ogun state, and police public relations officer, Rivers command, among other strategic posts.

The new commissioner of police has also undergone several professional and strategic training programmes both within and outside the country.

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Mr Ikenga further said Mr Ama has been recognised for his professional courage and operational effectiveness, including a commendation award for uncommon bravery, courage and gallantry.

Mr Ama is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Nigeria Psychological Association, and Nigeria Institute of Police Studies.

The police spokesman quoted Mr Ama to have expressed commitment to consolidating the existing security gains recorded in Anambra.

He pledged strengthening collaboration among the police, other security agencies, traditional institutions, community leaders, youths, women and other critical stakeholders.

Mr Ama pledged the command’s renewed determination to protecting lives and property, prevent and combat crime, uphold the rule of law, and ensure a safe and secure environment for residents, visitors and businesses across the state.

(NAN)

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