By Nwajiobi Ijeoma 9news Nigeria, Nnewi
The Anambra State Police Command has intensified efforts to sustain peace and prevent any breakdown of law and order in connection with the ongoing dispute involving St Faith Anglican Church, Awka.
As part of these efforts, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, psc, mnips, today, 23rd October 2026, held a meeting with the parties involved in the dispute at his office.
During the meeting, the Commissioner acknowledged the ongoing court proceedings relating to the matter and emphasised the importance of respecting the judicial process. He urged the parties to pursue peaceful dialogue and explore appropriate channels within the church’s established ecclesiastical hierarchy to resolve their differences, without prejudice to the ongoing court proceedings.
The CP stressed that parishioners and worshippers must not be drawn into the disagreement or made to suffer the consequences of differences among church leaders. He called on all concerned to demonstrate restraint, mutual respect, and maturity in the interest of peace, unity, and the sanctity of worship.
He further cautioned against inflammatory statements, confrontational conduct, and any action capable of escalating tensions or threatening public peace. He warned that the Command would not hesitate to take appropriate lawful measures to prevent any breach of law and order.
Reassuring the parties of the Command’s impartiality, the Commissioner affirmed that the Police would continue to discharge their responsibilities professionally, address legitimate security concerns, respect the authority of the court, and uphold the rights of all parties in accordance with the law.
The Anambra State Police Command therefore calls on church leaders, parishioners, and other stakeholders to cooperate with ongoing peace efforts, respect due process, and refrain from any conduct capable of escalating the dispute into a security challenge.
The Command remains committed to maintaining peace, protecting lives and property, and ensuring that the dispute is managed without compromising public order.
