REPORTER: UCHE NDEKE
CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has assumed duty as the new Commissioner of Police in Anambra state.
CP Ama takes over from the immediate past Commissioner of Police, AIG Ikioye Orutugu, who was recently promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police before his retirement from the Nigeria Police Force.
A native of Ekata in Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, CP Ama is a highly experienced senior police officer with over three decades of service.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Jos and began his career as a Cadet Superintendent of Police after training at the Police Academy, Wudil, Kano.
Before his posting to Anambra, he served as Commissioner of Police, Intelligence and Training, at the Force Intelligence Department, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
His previous appointments include Area Commander, Nnewi in Anambra State, as well as various command and investigative roles across the country.
A Statement by the Police Public Relations Officer in Anambra state, Tochukwu Ikenga explains that upon assumption of office, CP Ama pledged to consolidate existing security gains in Anambra State.
The new Commissioner assured residents of the Command’s determination to protect lives and property, prevent and combat crime, uphold the rule of law, and foster stronger collaboration with other security agencies, traditional institutions, community leaders and other stakeholders.
