Nnaghe Itam, the Anambra Commissioner of  Police, has assured residents of Anambra of the safety of lives and property during his tenure as police chief in the state.

Mr Itam, during his birthday celebration in Awka on Sunday, also called on the people of the state to partner with the command for a peaceful and safe Anambra.

He said reliable information from the people of the state to the police would help the command in meeting its policing responsibilities to them.

Mr Itam called on traditional rulers and town union president-generals to promote peaceful co-existence in the state.

He advised police officers to discharge their duties professionally, urging them to be committed and diligent.

“All I ask from every single person in the state is patriotism and prayers for the common good of all.

“We will not lose hope in Nigeria; the country belongs to us, so everyone needs to contribute his or her quota towards the development and growth of the nation,” he said.

Okechukwu Chijioke, chairman, Association of Heads of Federal Establishments (AHFE), Anambra State chapter, urged every resident of Anambra to key into the CP’s appeal for cooperation.

“We should all be good citizens and have confidence in the police to move Anambra State forward,’’ appealed.

Chuba Akobi, a retired senior police officer, urged Anambra residents to support the new CP.

Mr Itam assumed duty as the 34th Commissioner of Police in Anambra on May 14.

(NAN)