The new Commissioner of Police in Abia, Anthony Ogbizi, has reassured residents of adequate security.

Mr Ogbizi said this in a statement made on Thursday in Umuahia, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

He said that adequate security architecture had been put in place to make commercial and social activities thrive without any hitch across the state.

The commissioner advised the people to go about their normal lawful businesses and disregard rumours and false information making the rounds.

Ogbizi also called on members of the public to report promptly any unlawful gathering or activities of individuals with the intent to cause a breach of peace to the Police or other security agencies.