The Anambra State Police Command has been commended by stakeholders, traditional institutions, and residents for its outstanding role in ensuring a crime-free and peaceful 2025 Imoka Festival celebration in Awka.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, received the commendations on behalf of the Command, with DCP Ezekiel Ibrahim, Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, representing him during a post-event briefing.
A statement issued by SP Tochukwu Ikenga, Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, expressed that the Command’s strategic deployment of joint security operatives, community engagement efforts, and robust intelligence gathering were credited for the absence of violence, cult clashes, or public disturbances throughout the festival one of the most prominent cultural events in the state.
In his remarks, DCP Ibrahim expressed gratitude to the people of Awka and the festival organisers for their discipline, cooperation, and commitment to law and order. He reaffirmed the Command’s dedication to maintaining law and order at all public events across the state.
He further emphasized that community partnership and timely information sharing remain key to sustaining public safety. The CP assured residents that the Command would continue to promote people-oriented policing that safeguards cultural heritage and protects citizens’ rights.