By Our Correspondent
The Anambra State Police Command, through the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), has intensified its campaign against cultism, violent crimes, substance abuse, cybercrime and other social vices with a renewed call for collective action to safeguard the future of young people across the state.
The advocacy drive was reinforced on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, during an interactive radio programme that brought together traditional rulers, youth leaders, community representatives and members of the public.
Stakeholders Advocate Collective Responsibility
The programme served as a platform to sensitise residents on the dangers of cultism, drug abuse, cybercrime and other criminal behaviours, while stressing the importance of shared responsibility in promoting positive values and preventing crime.
Participants and callers exchanged ideas on practical strategies for strengthening community partnerships, mentoring young people and encouraging lawful, productive and responsible lifestyles.
Statewide Youth Engagement Begins Soo.
The Command disclosed that it has concluded plans to roll out a series of statewide youth engagement programmes under the POCACOV initiative aimed at deepening public awareness, discouraging criminal tendencies among young people and promoting peace, discipline and responsible citizenship across Anambra State.
National POCACOV Coordinator Expected in Anambra
The Police Command also announced that it is preparing to receive the National Coordinator of POCACOV from the Force Headquarters, Abuja, before the end of July 2026.
According to the Command, the visit will officially kick-start an extensive schedule of youth-focused activities across the state.
The programmes will include engagements during the long school vacation in August, advocacy sessions with students, interactions with women during their August meetings, and other community-based initiatives designed to promote positive values and prevent crime.
Police Seek Support from Parents, Communities
The Command appealed to parents, teachers, traditional and religious leaders, youth organisations, community leaders and other stakeholders to actively support the POCACOV initiative by guiding young people towards responsible behaviour, rejecting cultism and other social vices, and becoming ambassadors of peace and development in their various communities.
The statement was signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga.
Tags: Anambra Police, POCACOV, Cultism, Youth Development, Crime Prevention
