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Anambra Police mediate St Faith Anglican Church leadership dispute
The Anambra State Police Command has intervened to mediate a leadership dispute at St Faith Anglican Church in Awka. Commissioner of Police Nnanna Oji Ama held a peace meeting with the involved parties to prevent a breakdown of law and order.
During the meeting, the Commissioner emphasized the necessity of respecting ongoing court proceedings regarding the matter. He urged the disputing parties to pursue peaceful dialogue and utilize the established ecclesiastical hierarchy of the church to resolve their differences.
Commissioner Ama cautioned against inflammatory statements and confrontational conduct that could escalate tensions. He stated that parishioners should not be drawn into the disagreement and warned that the Command would take lawful measures to prevent any breach of public peace. The police reaffirmed their impartiality and commitment to upholding the rights of all parties while addressing security concerns.
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Anambra State Police Command · Awka · Nnanna Oji Ama · St Faith Anglican Church
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Anambra State Police Commissioner Nnanna Oji Ama held a peace meeting regarding the St Faith Anglican Church dispute in Awka. www.cknnigeria.com · punchng.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Commissioner urged parties to resolve differences through the church’s ecclesiastical hierarchy. www.cknnigeria.com · punchng.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Police Command warned it would take lawful measures to prevent a breach of law and order. www.cknnigeria.com · punchng.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] There are ongoing court proceedings related to the church leadership dispute. www.cknnigeria.com · punchng.com