In a renewed effort to deepen collaboration for justice delivery and human rights protection, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, minps, PhD, on Tuesday, 14th October 2025, received members of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Awka Branch, and the Human Rights Committee of the Association at the State Police Command Headquarters, Awka.
The strategic meeting marked another milestone in the ongoing partnership between the Police and the legal community, aimed at fostering mutual understanding, accountability, and trust in the criminal justice system.
Welcoming the delegation, CP Orutugu commended the NBA for its consistent advocacy in promoting the rule of law and defending citizens’ rights. He described the Police-Bar relationship as a “strategic alliance critical to justice delivery,” assuring that the Command remains steadfast in upholding professionalism, transparency, and respect for human rights across all its operations.
He further noted the Command’s continued support for oversight functions such as cell inspections and pro bono legal services for detainees, emphasizing that such collaborations help ensure due process and fairness in law enforcement.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the NBA, Awka Branch, alongside the Chairperson of the Human Rights Committee, applauded CP Orutugu for maintaining an open-door policy that has significantly improved police-citizen relations in the state. They pledged the Association’s commitment to continued collaboration through training, sensitization, and mediation on human rights and justice issues.
The visit underscored a shared commitment between the Police and the Bar to strengthen the justice system, safeguard human rights, and enhance public confidence in law enforcement across Anambra State.