The Anambra State Police Command has called on residents to be calm as the new naira notes scarcity was not peculiar to the state alone
This became necessary as the command uncovered plans by some groups of persons to take advantage of the new Naira notes scarcity to unleash violence in some parts of the state. T
According to the statement released by DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), the Command hereby warned these groups/persons to shelve their planned violence or have the full weight of the law to contend with.
He assured residents that the Nigerian Government is doing everything possible to address the situation
“The Police, in conjunction with other security agencies, have embarked on confidence-building patrols and ensure the optimal deployment of human and operational resources towards guaranteeing safety and security in the state.
“The Command, therefore, enjoined residents alike not to panic and urge the law-abiding residents/visitors of the state to go about their lawful duties without any fear of harassment or intimidation. In the event to request security services, the command stated the numbers to call:07039194332 or PRO 08039334002 for a prompt response. The ‘npf rescue me app’ is also available for free download on both Android and Apple IOS, for Android and iPhone users respectively.”
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