By John Ugo , Awka
Police in Anambra state on Wednesday warned groups against any attempt or plot to mobilize members of the public to protest over the scarcity of the redesigned new naira notes across the state.
It also warned mischief makers to desist from such protest as police would ensure the optimal deployment of human and operational resources towards guaranteeing safety and security in the state.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the state command, DSP Ikenga Toochukwu in a statement to newsmen on Wednesday noted that some persons and groups want to take advantage of the scarcity of the new naira notes in some banks to unleash violence in some parts of the state
Ikenga said, “Anambra State Police Command today 8/2/2023 has 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.”
“The Command has described the scarcity as not peculiar to Anambra State alone and noted that the Federal Government is doing everything possible to address the situation.”
“The Command hereby warns these groups/persons to shelve their planned violence or have the full weight of the law to contend with. The Police, in conjunction with other security agencies, have embarked on confidence-building patrols and would ensure the optimal deployment of human and operational resources towards guaranteeing safety and security in the State.
“The Command, therefore, enjoins Anambrains and 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 call the command for a prompt response.
Ikenga added that the ‘NPF rescue me app’ is also available for free download on both Android and Apple IOS, for Android and iPhone users respectively.
