By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

The Ansmbra State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Tony Olofu, on Monday led a team of policemen to patrol the state.

The Commissioner visited the homes of Lagos politician, Mr. Joe Igbokwe, and Dr Chu S. P. Okongwu, which were burnt down on Sunday by yet to be identified attackers.

He also visited other parts of the state where attacks have been registered.

A statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Ikenga Toochukwu, said that Olofu equally visited the offices of the Department of State Services (DSS), which was also attacked on the same day.

According to him, the Commissioner decided to lead the patrol as a way to boost the confidence of police officers who have recently become targets for attacks.

He said: “The CP today led a team of senior police officers and tactical squads on a confidence boosting patrol within the state. The CP also visited the scene of recent attacks in the state including the DSS office in Nnewi and the residences of Mr. Igbokwe and Dr Okongwu.

“He also visited Nnewi area command, Otolo, Nnewi Divison, amongst others, to boost the morale of police personnel as part of efforts to tackle the new trends of security breaches.”

He said the CP, while condemning the recurring developments of public disturbance and attacks on government facilities and private residences in the state, charged the police personnel to be firm, resolute in resisting attackers, while also charging them to take the battle to the door-step of the perpetrators of these dastardly acts.

“The Commissioner reassured Anambra people of the command’s avowed commitment to do everything within its powers to maintain public security and safety in the state.

“He urged residents to remain vigilant, law-abiding and assist the Police and the security community with timely and credible crime prevention information,” the PPRO said.

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