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SECURITY ADVISORY TO NDI ANAMBRA ON THE EMBER MONTHS AS THE YEAR DRAWS TO A CLOSE FROM THE DESK OF THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, ANAMBRA STATE.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE..


 SECURITY ADVISORY TO NDI ANAMBRA ON THE EMBER MONTHS AS THE YEAR DRAWS TO A CLOSE FROM THE DESK OF THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, ANAMBRA STATE.


As the year gradually comes to an end and activities across Anambra State increase during the Ember Months, the Anambra State Police Command wishes to issue this important Security Advisory to residents, visitors, business owners, and road users across the State.


The Ember Months -  September to December are typically associated with heightened commercial activities, increased movement of people and goods, festivities, and unfortunately, a rise in opportunistic criminal activities. The State Commissioner of Police CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc minps PhD has stated that the Command, remains fully committed to ensuring the safety, peace, and security of Ndi Anambra throughout this period and beyond.


The Operatives of the Command has intensified visibility policing, highway patrols, stop-and-search operations, and intelligence-driven raids on identified criminal hideouts. Joint security deployments are active across public places, markets, religious centers and major transit points.


The CP, however, urges residents to:

 • Remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings at all times.

 • Avoid late-night movements, unless absolutely necessary.

 • Ensure that their homes, shops, and business premises are properly secured.

 • To report suspicious persons, gatherings, or activities immediately to the nearest Police formation.

 • Communities are further encouraged to strengthen their local security networks in collaboration with the Police.


The Command also warns against reckless driving, excess speeding, drunk-driving and violation of traffic rules. Motorists are advised to service their vehicles, obey traffic officers, and avoid night journeys where possible.


Furthermore, residents should be cautious of online transactions, fraudulent investment schemes, fake job offers, and identity theft, which often increase during the festive period. Residents are further enjoined to always Verify before you trust, as Security is a shared responsibility. 


To this end, the CP restated his resolve to always attend to complaints of misconduct whatsoever by personnel, share security information, as well as requests for security services. Residents are equally encouraged to use the following emergency lines to reach the Police Command at any time:

 • Police Control Room Hotline: 07039194332

 • CP Monitoring Unit: 08035893571

       • X-Squad : 07053614331

       • Anti-Fraud/Command intelligence officer: 08064018319

       • PPRO: 08039334002


Let it be known that the Anambra State Police Command will not tolerate any form of criminal activity during this season. Individuals or groups planning to take advantage of the festivities for crime should desist, as the full weight of the law awaits offenders.


SP Ikenga Tochukwu

Police Public Relations Officer

Anambra State Police Command


19th November 2025

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