Itam Takes Over As 34th Commissioner Of Police In Anambra
Mr Obono Nnaghe Itam has been appointed as the 34th Commissioner of Police in Anambra State.
Itam who assumed office on May 13 succeeds CP Aderemi Adeoye who retired in April 30, 2024.
CP Itam was born on June 16, 1967 in Yakkur LGA of Cross River State.
He joined the Nigeria Police Force on May 181992 as a cadet Assistant Superintendent at the Nigeria Police Academy Annex Kaduna.
He holds a BSc in Sociology and Anthropology from the University of Calabar and a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Port Harcourt.
Itam Psc has served in various states across the federation occupying notable positions including patrol and guard officer at Elimgbu Police Division in Rivers State, DPO Akamkpa Police Division, Cross River State,
He was Divisional Police Officer Export Processing Zones Authority, Calabar and Directing Staff and Instructor, Police Detective College, Agbani Road, Enugu.
He was also once the Commanding Officer 25 Police Mobile Force Squadron, Head of the Counter-Terrorism and General Investigations, EFCC Lagos, Coordinator of Courses, EFCC Academy, Karu, Abuja, Zonal Director/Head of Operations, EFCC Port Harcourt and Director of Internal Affairs, EFCC Headquarters, Abuja.
Itam has received specialised training, including the Advanced Detective Course, Police College Jos, Squadron Commanders Course Police Mobile Force Gwoza, Ila Osun State,
Tactical Leadership and Command Course Police College, Jos, Canadian Police College Senior and Lead Auditor Course, Servicom Nigeria in Kenya.
He is a recipient of many awards and honors including the best-graduating Student in the Edanada Secondary School class of 1983, best graduating Student University of Calabar Department of Sociology and Anthropology class of 1990, and the United Nations Medal of Service, 2002/2003.
He is also an ordained Reverend of Foundation Faith Church, Salem Family worldwide.
