By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu
As part of efforts to strengthen security on the waterways, the Inspector General of Police,Kayode Egbetokun has donated six operational gunboats to the Rivers State Police command.
IGP Egbetokun represented by the Deputy Inspector General of police in charge of operation, Ira Muhammed cautioned the officers against using the gun boats for personal business.
The Inspector General while presenting the operational gunboats to the command at Marine Police Division, Abonnema Wharf in Port Harcourt, said the donation is to improve security on the State's waterways.
On his part, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara represented by the secretary to the state government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo lauded the initiative as he acknowledged that the Maritime Union had only recently notified the Inspector General of Police on security concerns along the internal waterways.
The Governor, maintained that the IGP’s immediate response to the cries of the people and the subsequent provision of the six gunboats to the State Marine Police is highly commendable.
He stated that his administration will continue to support the security agencies for effective policing of the state.
Governor Fubara further charged the Force Maritime Officers to ensure optimal use of the vessels and imbibe the culture of proper maintenance for lasting performance of the boats.
In his remarks, the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Police Command, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, emphasized that the addition of these armoured gunboats will significantly bolster security operations in the state's waterways. He assured that the newly acquired assets would be utilized judiciously to curb criminal activities and enhance the safety of maritime operators and residents alike.
Our Correspondent report that the event was attended by the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone sixteen, Adebola Hamzat, the commissioner of Police Bayelsa State, commissioner of Police Rivers State among other dignitaries.
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