The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, John Abang, in continuation of his assessment tour of areas affected by the fallout of the #End SARS protest in the State, on Friday, visited different Police Stations burnt and vandalized during the unrest.
This was contained in a release by the Command’s public relations officer, Haruna Mohammed, on Friday.
The Commissioner, while inspecting the level of destruction at the facilities also held interactive discussion with the officers of the affected formations and sympathized with them on behalf of the Inspector-general of police Mohammed Adamu.
Places visited by the Commissioner include; Central Police Station and Area Command headquarters Nnewi, Ichi Division, Oraifite Area Command/Division, Uli Division, Ogidi and B’ Division Awka respectively.
While encouraging officers to overcome the mishap and focus on their constitutional duties to the state
He added that while reconstruction was ongoing at the affected areas, a temporary operational base would be set up.
Abang equally revealed that the force has commenced operations fully throughout the State in order to stem the tide of Crime especially during the Ember Months.
He praised officers attached to Ogidi Division, CPS/Area Command Onitsha, Okpoko and B’ Division Awka for resisting attempts by the hoodlums to attack their formations and urged them to sustain this act of gallantry.
And equally thanked well meaning individuals who volunteered to reconstruct the destroyed facilities as part of their social responsibilities of promoting safety and security in Anambra State.
Afterwards, the Commissioner reassured the public that the law enforcement agencies will continue to collaborate and ensure safety and security of all citizens before during and after the Christmas and new year celebrations.
