Abia Police Command Engages in Phase II Implementation of MACS Initiative to Strengthen Police-Community Collaboration

By Morris Nor// In continuation of the Phase II implementation of the Mutual Accountability and Community Scorecard (MACS) Initiative in Abia State, an engagement session was held today, 28th October 2025, with officers of the Abia State Police Command at the Command Officers’ Mess, Umuahia. The session aimed at strengthening police-community collaboration.

The program brought together strategic police officers serving under the Umuahia North axis, including officers from Area Command Umuahia, Central Police Station (CPS) Umuahia, World Bank Division, Ohuhu Division, and Mike Okiro Division. Participants were drawn from key sections such as Patrol and Guard, Investigation, Gender and Traffic units to deliberate on critical issues affecting police-community relations.

The engagement session was facilitated by the project team led by Dr. Emeka Ononamadu, Executive Director of the Citizens Centre for Integrated Development and Social Rights (CCIDESOR) which provided an interactive platform for officers to share practical experiences and identify prevailing challenges that hinder effective collaboration between the police and the community.