NEW RIVERS CP CALLS FOR COLLABORATION FROM STAKEHOLDERS

By Dr. Helen Chimezie

The new commissioner of Police in Rivers State, CP Okon Effiong-Okon has called for maximum collaboration from stakeholders in ensuring a conducive environment for business and other activities for Rivers people.


He made the call during his maiden press briefing at the police headquarters in Port Harcourt on Wednesday after succeeding former CP, Friday Eboka, who has been promoted as an Assistant Inspector General of police
succeeds CP Eboka and now in-charge of Zone 16, Yenegoa.

Effiong-Okon also solicited for a more robust synergy with sister agencies, especially on the areas of “information sharing and intelligent gathering” which he said are “important tools in the fight against criminality”.

The 42nd commissioner of Police in Rivers State also acknowledged that the government has “invested” so much in security, assuring that the command under his watch will make sure that the funds invested are not wasted.

The CP, while assuring of a more “proactive system of policing”, warned those who do not want Rivers people to have peace to steer clear or be ready to face the law.

He further stated that Human Rights abuse will not be tolerated under his watch , and therefore called on residents to report any form of abuse by any officer under the command.

Speaking on the forthcoming general elections in the State, CP Effiong-Okon warned that thuggery and other forms of electoral violence will “not be allowed during the election.

The CP further urged parents and guardians to ensure that their children and wards “do not allow themselves to be used as thugs,"  during election as the command will not take it lightly with any group of persons that will disturb the relative peace enjoyed in the state.

He promised to deploy patrol teams across the State, while pledging to be discreet, professional and run an open door policy.

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