Anambra Bans Agunechemba Officials from Wearing Masks

Anambra State has implemented a ban on officials of the Agunechemba security outfit from wearing masks during their operations. This directive, announced by Ken Emeakayi, the special adviser to the governor, is intended to prevent the potential use of masks by unscrupulous individuals to commit violent crimes.

The order takes immediate effect and applies to all 179 communities across the 21 local government areas of the state. Emeakayi emphasized that personnel must comply with this directive, as failure to do so will result in disciplinary action unless they are on special assignment.

The Agunechemba security outfit, which was established under the Anambra State Homeland Security Law, has deployed 2,000 personnel and 200 vehicles statewide to enhance local policing and address crime through a community-based approach. Emeakayi also cautioned against indiscriminate checkpoint setups, stating that checkpoints should only be established for security reasons and not to harass innocent motorists.