From Uchenna Ezeadigwe
Security operatives in Awka, Anambra State capital have intensified surveillance,and intelligent gathering over any intending chaos or unrest as it concerns who is the rightful ruler of Awka traditional stool in the community.
News Echo reports that this is coming shortly after the Governor Charles Soludo committee of enquiry submitted their report on who is the rightful ruler of Awka Community.
Confirming the police readiness to tackle any unrest, Anambra Police image maker, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on 20th March 2026 stated through a press statement tha, “The Anambra State Police Command, today, 20th March 2026, has observed a concerning pattern of comments and narratives following reports of the Panel of Enquiry on the Awka Traditional Stool, which may pose a threat to public peace and order. Consequently, the Command has placed operatives of the Anti-Cult Unit and the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awka Sector, on alert to proactively address any potential security concerns arising from the situation”.
The statement further reads, “Additionally, all Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and their operatives across the State, especially within Awka, have intensified security surveillance, intelligence gathering, and visibility patrols to forestall any breakdown of law and order”.
“To this end, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, mnips, PhD, urges all stakeholders and members of the public to exercise restraint, avoid inflammatory statements, and refrain from actions capable of inciting unrest. He emphasized that individuals or groups found engaging in acts that threaten public peace will be dealt with in accordance with the law”.
Meanwhile, Ikenga said the Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens.
