The new Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has assumed duty and promised stronger security and better cooperation with communities across the state.
Ama became the 36th Commissioner of Police of the Anambra State Police Command on Monday, August 10, 2026 following a redeployment approved by the Police Service Commission and Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu.
He replaced AIG Ikioye Orutugu, who retired from the Nigeria Police Force after his promotion to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police.
According to the command spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, Ama has more than 30 years of police experience. Before his posting to Anambra, he served as Commissioner of Police, Intelligence and Training, at the Force Intelligence Department in Abuja.
He had earlier served as Deputy Commissioner of Police in the same department. His experience covers intelligence, criminal investigation, tactical operations, administration and public relations.
Ama is from Ekata in Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. He holds a B.Sc. in Psychology from the University of Jos.
He began his police career as a Cadet Superintendent of Police. He later trained at the Police Academy in Wudil, Kano State.
The new CP has held several senior positions across the country. These include Deputy Commissioner of Police, General Investigation, FCID Abuja, and Commanding Officer of No. 44 Police Mobile Force in Abuja.
He also served as Area Commander in Nnewi, Anambra State. Other roles include Assistant Commissioner of Police, Homicide, FCID, and Zonal CID, Zone 9, Umuahia.
Ama also served as Commanding Officer of No. 11 PMF in Calabar. He was DPO in Asokoro and Dutse Alhaji in the FCT. He also served as Police Public Relations Officer in Rivers State.
Ama has completed several professional courses in Nigeria and abroad. They include the Policy, Strategy and Leadership Course at NIPSS, Kuru.
He also completed a Joint Operational Planning Course with the British Military Advisory and Training Team.
Other training includes the Incident Site Commander’s Course by the British High Commission College of Policing. He also attended courses in tactical, operational and strategic intelligence management.
Ama has received recognition for his work in the police force. In 2007, he received a commendation for bravery and courage.
The award followed an incident in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. Ama recovered an AK-47 rifle during a shootout with armed robbers.
He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. He also belongs to the Nigeria Psychological Association and the Nigeria Institute of Police Studies.
On assumption of office, Ama pledged to build on the security gains recorded in Anambra State.
He promised closer cooperation with other security agencies. He also called for stronger ties with traditional institutions and community leaders.
The new CP identified youths, women and other stakeholders as key partners in the fight against crime.
Ama assured residents that the police would protect lives and property. He also promised to prevent and fight crime while upholding the rule of law.
He said the command would work to provide a safe environment for residents, visitors and businesses across Anambra State.
