Chinedum Elekwachi
Anambra State Police Command has commended Commissioner of Education, Prof Ngozi Chuma Udeh for what it described as show of passion and support towards the Nigeria Police Force.
Spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this in a statement said such positive disposition reflected growing acceptance and support of the Nigeria Police by people of the state and served as encouragement for more qualified indigenes of the State to consider a career in policing.
“The Command also wishes to State that the Commissioner of Education Mrs Ngozi Chuma Udeh is not a Police Officer, but one of the volunteer committed police-loving individuals who aside from her appointment by the State Government still chose to deposit her own quota of security-conscious citizen by serving the nation through joining the Police Supernumerary unit.
“The members of this unit are not regular Police Officers. Although they wear uniforms, they cannot carry arms or perform full policing duties such as general patrols, criminal investigations, or public arrests. They can, however, assist otherwise, when necessary,” he added.
While reiterating the Command’s commitment to strengthening community partnerships, promoting professionalism and working collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure safety and security across the State, Ikenga encouraged eligible youths of the State to take advantage of ongoing and future recruitment opportunities into the Force.
“Your participation remains vital to effective community policing and sustainable security,” he added.
