The Nzuko Odinani Welfare Association (a body of traditionalists) in Anambra has promised to expose traditional medicine practitioners who allegedly specialise in preparing charms for criminals.

The association also promised to assist security agencies in flushing out the bad eggs within traditional medicine practitioners to enhance adequate security.

The group’s chairman, Dikeato Izuegbu, reportedly made the promise during its courtesy call to the state commissioner of police, Ikioye Orutugu.

Mr Izuegbu commended the police commissioner for his commitment to community engagement.

The police public relations officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed in a statement on Sunday that the group visited the command on Wednesday.

Mr Ikenga quoted Mr Orutugu to have promised that the command would partner with the association to resolve some social issues surrounding traditional and cultural practices and law enforcement.

According to the statement, the police chief promised a synergy between the command and the group to improve the security of lives and property in the state by “promoting mutual understanding and respect between law enforcement and traditional/cultural practices in the state”.

Mr Orutugu reportedly said, “Understanding and respecting local customs and traditions will help build trust and facilitate effective policing in the state.”

(NAN)