ONITSHA AREA COMMAND GETS FACELIFT, NEW COMMANDER ISSUES WARNING TO CRIMINALS
By Juliana Nwachukwu :
The Onitsha Police Area Command in Anambra State has undergone significant transformations since Mr. Nzota Chidi, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), took office two weeks ago as the Area Commander, issuing a stern warning to criminals in the commercial hub of the Southeast, advising them to vacate the area or face severe consequences
The Area Commander with the support of Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Tina Okeke, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), the Inland Town Police Station has achieved notable successes. Within just 10 days of assuming command, Mr. Chidi’s team neutralized two kidnappers, apprehended one, and injured another.
Mr. Chidi reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining law and order in Onitsha and its surroundings, vowing not to tolerate criminal activities. His resolute stance and prompt actions have sent a strong message to criminals, ensuring a safer environment for the community.
“I am in Onitsha to protect lives and property of the residents, there must be nightlife, people should have their freedom of movement and association and can’t be caged by criminals,” he vowed.
The new Area Commander reiterated the need for environmental cleanliness, adding that cleanliness is next to Godliness.
“Everywhere should be kept clean, including our homes to avoid epidemics that can be caused by unhealthy environment. You have to keep your work place clean like your home and that is what I am doing, painting, putting some structures in order.
“Sand procured for some of the structures that looked abandoned now look beautiful and livable. I want to live a legacy of cleanliness and be known as fighter of crimes and criminality in Onitsha even if as a crime burster, I have achieved the feat in other places I worked.
“Any criminal that does not want to leave Onitsha must meet his waterloo and if he doubts me let him wait and see,” he vowed.
He pleaded to residents to always come up with information that will lead to arresting criminals, assuring of the protection of the identity of such informants.
* Nwachukwu is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *