The Anambra State Police Command has publicly denied any bias in the ongoing leadership dispute within the Anglican Diocese of Awka, asserting that its officers are present solely to preserve law and order.
According to the police command, the deployment of personnel to the diocese is intended to prevent unrest and ensure the safety of worshippers and the broader community amid the internal conflict over church leadership.
Officials emphasized that the police remain neutral and will not intervene in the ecclesiastical matters themselves, focusing instead on maintaining public peace and responding to any incidents that may arise.
The Diocese of Awka, part of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has been experiencing a leadership tussle that has drawn attention from both congregants and local authorities.
Police spokespersons reiterated that their role is limited to security and that any resolution of the church’s internal dispute must be handled by the appropriate religious bodies.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>