In a decisive move to forestall further unrest, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu (fwc, MNIPS, PhD), on 26th April 2025, intervened in a simmering land dispute at Ogu Clan, Ubarusioye Village, Nando.
Meeting with the disputing parties at the State Police Command Headquarters in Awka, CP Orutugu emphasized the critical role of community-led initiatives and collaborative dialogue in resolving land-related conflicts and promoting peaceful coexistence.
To ensure immediate calm while broader resolutions are pursued, all parties involved signed an undertaking committing not to engage in any acts that could breach public peace.
The meeting was attended by key stakeholders including Mr. Alexander Nwabueze, Chairman of Umunnamoke Kindred; Dr. Chijioke Ifejika, Chairman of Adagbe-Ogu Kindred; Mr. Ebenezer Chibuzor, representing the Chairman of Ukwuorji Kindred; the Divisional Police Officer of Otuocha; and other members of the community.
The intervention aligns with the Anambra State Police Command’s intensified efforts towards Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), a strategic component of the newly launched Operation Udo Ga Chi – Zero Kidnapping campaign, aimed at enhancing security and reducing criminal activities across the state.