An ordained Pastor of Foundation Faith Church, Salem Family worldwide, Rev. Nnaghe Obono Itam, Monday, assumed office as the 34th Commissioner of Police in Anambra state. Itam, who takes over from Mr Aderemi Adeoye that retired since May 1, 2024 after 35 years of service, was formerly a Commissioner of Police in charge of General Investigation, Force Criminal Investigation Annex, Kaduna.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to a statement from the Anambra state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Tochukwu Ikenga, Itam has received specialised training, including the Auditor Course, Advanced Detective Course, Squadron Commanders Course, Tactical Leadership and Command Course.
“CP Obono Nnaghe Itam holds a B.Sc in Sociology and Anthropology from the University of Calabar and a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Port Harcourt.
He was born on 16th June 1967 in Yakkur LGA of Cross River State. He joined the Nigeria Police Force in 18th May 1992 as a cadet Assistant Superintendent at the Nigeria Police Academy Annex Kaduna.
“Throughout his career, Itam has served in various states across the federation, notably as patrol and guard officer at Elimgbu Police Division in Rivers State, DPO Akamkpa Police Division, Cross River State, Divisional Police Officer Export Processing Zones Authority, Calabar and Directing Staff and Instructor, Police Detective College, Agbani Road, Enugu.
“The new Commissioner of police seeks the support and cooperation of the general public in combatting crime within the state. He is committed to implementing proactive policing strategies and community policing to ensure a safer Anambra State,” he stated.
