The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has redeployed senior officers in the South-East to tackle the growing insecurity in the region.
Police spokesperson, Frank Mba, announced the development in a statement on Friday.
One of those redeployed is the police commissioner in Anambra State, Monday Bala Kuryas.
Two deputy commissioners and 14 assistant commissioners were also affected in the shake-up which extended to some states in the South-South.