The new Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has assumed duty as the 10th August 2026, taking over the leadership of the state command following the retirement of his predecessor, AIG Ikioye Orutugu.
The Anambra State Police Command announced this in a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu.
Orutugu, the immediate past Commissioner of Police in the state, was recently promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police before his retirement from the Nigeria Police Force.
Oji Ama, a senior police officer with over three decades of experience, was until his new deployment the Commissioner of Police, Intelligence and Training, at the Force Intelligence Department, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
He had previously served as Deputy Commissioner of Police in the same department.
A native of Ekata in Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, the new Anambra CP holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Jos.
He joined the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Superintendent of Police and received training at the Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State.
His career has seen him serve in intelligence, criminal investigation, tactical operations, administration, public relations and strategic command.
Among his previous postings are Deputy Commissioner of Police, General Investigation, FCID, Abuja; Commanding Officer, 44 Police Mobile Force, Force Headquarters, Abuja; Area Commander, Nnewi, Anambra State; Assistant Commissioner of Police, Homicide, FCID; and Zonal CID, Zone 9, Umuahia.
He also served as Commanding Officer, 11 PMF, Calabar; Divisional Police Officer, Asokoro and Dutse Alhaji in the FCT; Coordinator of Courses, Police Detective College, Enugu; Commanding Officer, 26 PMF, Uyo; Divisional Crime Officer, Sango-Otta, Ogun State; and Police Public Relations Officer, Rivers State Police Command.
The new CP has undergone several professional and strategic training programmes in Nigeria and abroad.
They include the Policy, Strategy and Leadership Course at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru; Joint Operational Planning Course conducted with the British Military Advisory and Training Team; Incident Site Commander’s Course by the British High Commission College of Policing; Tactical, Operational and Strategic Intelligence Command and Management Course; Advanced Detective Course; and various Squadron Commanders and Combat Operations Courses.
Oji Ama has also received recognition for professional courage and operational effectiveness.
In 2007, he received a commendation award for uncommon bravery, courage and gallantry following the recovery of an AK-47 rifle during a shootout with armed robbers in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State.
He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Nigeria Psychological Association and Nigeria Institute of Police Studies.
Speaking after assuming office, the new Commissioner of Police pledged to consolidate the existing security gains in Anambra State and strengthen collaboration between the police and other security agencies.
He also identified traditional institutions, community leaders, youths, women and other critical stakeholders as key partners in achieving a safer Anambra.
Oji Ama assured residents, visitors and business owners across the state that the command would intensify efforts to protect lives and property, prevent and combat crime, uphold the rule of law and maintain a safe and secure environment.
He called for the continued support and cooperation of the people of the state as the command begins a new phase under his leadership.
