May 30th Biafra day: Anambra CP warns against undermining national security

May 30th Biafra day: CP warns against undermining national security

The commissioner of police in charge of Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has issued a stern warning to those preparing to enforce this usual custom to cease it ahead of the illegal annual Biafra Day celebration which is typically observed throughout the now-defunct Eastern zone today, May 30.

He issued a warning, saying that any action regarding the said Biafra day which maybe endangering national security would not be tolerated by his command.

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CP Orutugu said in a statement released yesterday on his behalf by SP Tochukwu Ikenga, superintendent of police and spokesman for the state police command, that a joint security team consisting of the Nigerian Army, State Security Services (SSS), Immigration, and the command’s personnel has been established to patrol the entire state in order to prevent any criminal activity in line with Biafra day celebration.

In addition to announcing specific phone numbers that the public could use to quickly contact the police command in the event of a threat to public safety or the lives of citizens in any part of the state, CP Orutugu said that the joint security teams had been positioned in strategic cities and towns, such as Awka, Onitsha, Ihiala, Ekwulobia, etc.

However, CP, Orutugu, expressed delight with the state’s citizens’ cooperation with the command in stepping up security and expressed hope that any attempt to undermine security would be thwarted by the development.

The statement reads: “Following the outcome of a closed-door meeting of the Anambra Security Service commanders ahead of an illegal sit-at-home on 30th May 2025, by some criminal elements, the Commissioner of Police CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc MNIPS PhD has noted the increased motivation of the police and other security agencies stemming from the cooperation and support received from Ndi Anambra in joining voices to condemn any act that threatens our national peace.

“This collective effort has further strengthened the resolve of the security agencies to tackle threats to peace and security in the State, fostering a safer environment through Community-Police collaboration.

“Given the above, the police-led Joint Security Force comprising the Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), other Security agencies as well as the army and navy complementing the security deployment, has intensified patrols and taken over the strategic junctions in Awka, Onitsha, Nnewi, Ihiala, Oraifite and many other parts of the State.

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“This demonstrates the commitment of the Security Agencies to maintaining security and order as their heightened presence aims to deter criminal activities, reassure the public, and provide a safe environment for citizens and visitors alike.

“In the event of requesting any security services/assistance, call the Command Control Room Number on 07039194332 or PPRO 08039334002 for a prompt response. You can also call the various Area Commanders or DPOs in your areas of concern, as you can find attached, please.“