The Anambra state Police Command has cautioned residents and those planning to visit the state to be more vigilant during this season of Ember months.
The state police Commissioner, Ikioye Orutugu, gave the advise on Wednesday in a statement by the Command’s spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga, a superintendent of Police, SP, saying some criminal element usually capitalize on the time of the season to perpetuate their evil act, because of the increase commercial activities, movement of people and goods.
.the CP stressed that the Command will be readily available to provide help whenever residence ask for it, saying security agencies will perform better when they receive useful information from the public on the activities of criminals, warning that the Command will not tolerate any form of criminal activity during this season, as it’s prepared to bring lawbreakers to justice.
The statement in part, “As the year gradually comes to an end and activities across Anambra State increase during the ‘Ember months’, the Anambra State Police Command wishes to issue this important security advisory to residents, visitors, business owners, and road users across the State.
“The ‘Ember months’ – September to December are typically associated with heightened commercial activities, increased movement of people and goods, festivities, and, unfortunately, a rise in opportunistic criminal activities.”
He assured residents that the Command remained fully committed to ensuring the safety, peace, and security of Ndi Anambra throughout the ember months and beyond.
“The CP has stated that the Command remains fully committed to ensuring the safety, peace, and security of Ndi Anambra throughout this period and beyond.
“The operatives of the Command have intensified visibility policing, highway patrols, stop-and-search operations, and intelligence-driven raids on identified criminal hideouts. Joint security deployments are active across public places, markets, religious centres and major transit points.
“The CP, however, urges residents to remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings at all times. Avoid late-night movements, unless absolutely necessary. Ensure that their homes, shops, and business premises are properly secured. To report suspicious persons, gatherings, or activities immediately to the nearest Police formation.
“Communities are further encouraged to strengthen their local security networks in collaboration with the Police. The Command also warns against reckless driving, excess speeding, drunk driving and violation of traffic rules. Motorists are advised to service their vehicles, obey traffic officers, and avoid night journeys where possible,” he stated.
“Furthermore, residents should be cautious of online transactions, fraudulent investment schemes, fake job offers, and identity theft, which often increase during the festive period. Residents are further enjoined to always Verify before you trust, as Security is a shared responsibility.”
He encouraged residents to reach the police command Control Room Hotline on 07039194332, CP Monitoring Unit: 08035893571, X-Squad: 07053614331, Anti-Fraud/Command intelligence officer: 08064018319, PPRO: 08039334002, in times of emergency.
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