The Anambra State Police Command on Monday met with a group of citizens piqued by the consistent power supply failure and overestimated billings by the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) and are planning a protest, urging “constructive engagement” by stakeholders.
The group of dissatisfied electricity consumers in Anambra State, had planned street protests under the “Enough Is Enough” platform.
Spokesperson of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said in a statement on Monday that the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, Ibrahim Ezekiel, while acknowledging the concerns raised by the group regarding electricity supply and billing issues, urged the organisers not to resort to street protests that may disrupt public order.
The statement reads: “The Anambra State Police Command today, 9th March 2026, held an hour-long meeting at the Anambra State Police Command, Awka with organisers of a planned protest over persistent electricity failure, alleged overestimated billing, and other related complaints tagged “Enough Is Enough.”
“During the discussions, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, Ibrahim Ezekiel acknowledged the concerns raised by the group regarding electricity supply and billing issues.
“He urged the organisers to adopt constructive dialogue and engagement with the relevant authorities responsible for electricity regulation and distribution, rather than resorting to street protests that may disrupt public order.
“The Command emphasised the importance of peaceful and lawful channels in addressing grievances and encouraged stakeholders to pursue institutional means of resolving the issues affecting residents.
“The Anambra State Police Command reassured the public of its commitment to maintaining law and order while promoting peaceful engagement between citizens and relevant authorities.”
