Nnanna Ama has officially assumed office as the new Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, following the promotion of his predecessor, Ikioye Orutugu, to the rank of Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police and his subsequent retirement. The announcement was made on Monday in Awka by the police spokesman in Anambra, Tochukwu Ikenga, a Superintendent of Police.
New Commissioner's Background and Career
Mr. Ikenga described the new commissioner as an experienced and accomplished senior police officer with over three decades of distinguished service in the force. Prior to his redeployment, Mr. Ama 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 office.
The new commissioner hails from Ekata in Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State and holds a B.Sc. 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, before embarking on a wide-ranging career.
Extensive Service and Training
His career in the force includes intelligence, criminal investigation, tactical operations, administration, public relations, and strategic command. His previous appointments include Deputy Commissioner of Police, General Investigation, FCID Abuja; Commanding Officer, Number 44 Police Mobile Force (PMF), Force Headquarters Abuja; and Area Commander, Nnewi, Anambra.
Other previous appointments were Assistant Commissioner of Police, Homicide, FCID; Zonal CID, Zone 9, Umuahia; Commanding Officer, Number 11 PMF, Calabar; Divisional Police Officer, Asokoro and Dutse Alhaji in Abuja. He also worked as Coordinator of Courses, Police Detective College, Enugu; Commanding Officer, Number 26 PMF, Uyo; Divisional Crime Officer, Sango Otta, Ogun State; and Police Public Relations Officer, Rivers Command, among other strategic posts.
Commitment to Security in Anambra
The new commissioner has also undergone several professional and strategic training programmes both within and outside the country. Mr. Ikenga further said Mr. Ama has been recognised for his professional courage and operational effectiveness, including a commendation award for uncommon bravery, courage, and gallantry.
Mr. Ama is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Nigeria Psychological Association, and Nigeria Institute of Police Studies. The police spokesman quoted Mr. Ama as expressing commitment to consolidating the existing security gains recorded in Anambra.
He pledged strengthening collaboration among the police, other security agencies, traditional institutions, community leaders, youths, women, and other critical stakeholders. Mr. Ama pledged the command's renewed determination to protecting lives and property, preventing and combating crime, upholding the rule of law, and ensuring a safe and secure environment for residents, visitors, and businesses across the state.
