By Ebele Ofodile
The Anambra State Police Command has announced the assumption of duty of CP Nnanna Oji Ama, psc, mnips, as the new Commissioner of Police in the state.
CP Nnanna Oji Ama takes over the leadership of the Command following the retirement of the immediate past Commissioner of Police, AIG Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, mnips, PhD, who was promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police before his retirement from the Nigeria Police Force.
The new Commissioner is a highly experienced senior police officer with over three decades of distinguished service in the Nigeria Police Force. Before his deployment to Anambra State, he served as Commissioner of Police, Intelligence and Training, at the Force Intelligence Department, Force Headquarters, Abuja, having previously served as Deputy Commissioner of Police in the same department.
A native of Ekata in Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Jos. He began his police career as a Cadet Superintendent of Police and trained at the Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State.
His career has covered intelligence, criminal investigation, tactical operations, administration, public relations and strategic command, with postings to various formations and commands across the country.
His previous appointments include Deputy Commissioner of Police, General Investigation, FCID, Abuja; Commanding Officer, No. 44 Police Mobile Force, Force Headquarters, Abuja; Area Commander, Nnewi, Anambra State; Assistant Commissioner of Police, Homicide, FCID; Zonal CID, Zone 9, Umuahia; Commanding Officer, No. 11 Police Mobile Force, Calabar; Divisional Police Officer, Asokoro and Dutse Alhaji in the FCT; Coordinator of Courses, Police Detective College, Enugu; Commanding Officer, No. 26 Police Mobile Force, Uyo; Divisional Crime Officer, Sango Otta, Ogun State; and Police Public Relations Officer, Rivers State Police Command, among other strategic positions.
The new Commissioner has undergone several professional and strategic training programmes within and outside Nigeria. These include the Policy, Strategy and Leadership Course at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru; Joint Operational Planning Course conducted with the British Military Advisory and Training Team; Incident Site Commander’s Course by the British High Commission and College of Policing; Tactical, Operational and Strategic Intelligence Command and Management Course; Advanced Detective Course; as well as various Squadron Commanders and Combat Operations Courses.
CP Nnanna Oji Ama has also received recognition for professional courage and operational effectiveness. Among the recognitions is a Commendation Award for uncommon bravery, courage and gallantry following the recovery of an AK-47 rifle during a shootout with armed robbers in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, in 2007.
The new Commissioner of Police is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Nigeria Psychological Association and Nigeria Institute of Police Studies.
Speaking after assuming office, CP Nnanna Oji Ama said he would build on the existing security gains in Anambra State while strengthening cooperation between the Police and other security agencies, traditional institutions, community leaders, youths, women and other critical stakeholders.
He assured residents of the state that the Command would remain committed to protecting lives and property, preventing and combating crime, upholding the rule of law and creating a safe and secure environment for residents, visitors and businesses.
He called for the support and cooperation of the people of Anambra State, stressing that effective policing requires partnership between security agencies and the communities they serve.
