The new CP promised to prioritise tackling cultism and youth violence, combating oil theft and environmental crimes.
The police warned any persons or groups intending to scuttle the relative peace enjoyed in the state to rethink such an idea.
The assurance was given during a visit of the new REC, Ike Uzochukwu, to the Abia commissioner of police, Mustapha Bala, on Tuesday in Umuahia
The new police boss took over from Janet Agbede, who was recently promoted to an AIG and posted to Police Staff College, Jos.
Mustapha Bala, Ogu Tahir and Anas Shuaibu and others at large vandalised the church on June 24, stealing four loudspeakers, two standing fans, a projector and one show-glass.
