In line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun,on curbing unlawful interference by the Police in civil and land-related matters, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, hosted the leadership of the Association of Presidents General of Anambra Town Unions Communities at the Police Command Headquarters, Awka.
The meeting, was convened to strengthen Police-Community relations and promote adherence to the rule of law, centered on the recurring challenges arising from land disputes and other related issues on the need for communities to embrace lawful and peaceful means of resolving such issues in a Press Released issued by the Spokesperson of the Command TOCHUKWU IKENGA to thetentaclesnews.com.ng
While addressing the gathering, CP Orutugu reiterated the IGP’s directive that Police officers must refrain from interfering in civil disputes, particularly those involving land matters, boundary disagreements, inheritance, or ownership claims, emphasizing that such matters should be strictly handled by competent courts of law rather than through Police intervention.
The CP further appealed to Ndi Anambra to always seek redress in court and resist the temptation to resort to self-help or violence, noting that such actions often result in breaches of public peace and avoidable loss of lives and property.
While responding the President of the Association commended the Commissioner of Police for his proactive leadership and clarity on the IGP’s directive.
He pledged the cooperation of all town unions in sensitizing their communities to follow due process and uphold peace in resolving land-related issues.
The meeting round off with a renewed commitments from both parties to continue collaborating towards sustaining peace, justice, and lawful coexistence across Anambra State.
