The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State, on Thursday summoned the Area Commander and all Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) serving within Onitsha to his office in Awka for a high-level supervisory meeting.

The emergency meeting followed the unfortunate incident that occurred on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, at Head Bridge, Onitsha, which led to the shooting of two persons during the pandemonium near the drug market in the commercial town.

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Toochukwu Ikenga, in a statement to newsmen in Awka, said the meeting formed part of the Commissioner’s ongoing efforts to strengthen operational supervision, accountability and professionalism within the Command, particularly in Onitsha, one of the state’s major commercial centres.

During the meeting, CP Nnanna directed the DPOs to provide detailed briefings on the security situation and policing activities within their respective areas of responsibility, with particular emphasis on measures being taken to prevent and address unprofessional conduct by officers and men under their command.

The Commissioner warned that any police officer found abusing the powers entrusted to him or engaging in conduct inconsistent with the standards of the Nigeria Police Force would face appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with established regulations.

CP Nnanna reiterated his zero-tolerance policy towards unprofessional conduct, stressing that no individual or group of personnel would be allowed to undermine the trust and confidence that members of the public place in the Nigeria Police Force.

He further charged the DPOs to strengthen internal supervision, maintain effective command and control, ensure strict compliance with professional standards and promptly address genuine complaints from residents, traders and business owners within their areas of responsibility.

The Commissioner assured the good people of Onitsha and the entire state that the Command remains committed to providing effective, professional, accountable and people-oriented policing.

He also encouraged members of the public to report security concerns and genuine complaints through the appropriate channels, including the Commissioner of Police’s dedicated WhatsApp line: 09169531886.

He assured that all credible complaints received would be given the necessary attention and appropriately investigated. (Nigerian Tribune)

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