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New Rivers Police Commissioner promises improved security, community policing

By: Felix Ikpotor

Newly deployed Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju Adewole has assured that his administration would focus on improved security for citizens and businesses in the state.

CP Adewole gave the assurance at his maiden media briefing while calling for support from all stakeholders to ensure a peaceful and secured state.

He thanked the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun and the Police Service Commission for the confidence reposed in him to lead the command.

He said: “It is with a sense of duty and responsibility that I take on this new role, knowing the unique challenges and security concerns that Rivers State faces.

“As I assume duty, I wish to make it abundantly clear that my priority is to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of all citizens, residents and visitors in Rivers State.

“I’m aware that Rivers State, being one of the nation’s economic hubs, faces unique security challenges. From incidents of kidnapping, cultism, armed robbery, oil bunkering to communal clashes, violent crimes, and more recently crises emanating from political interests, the complexities of maintaining law and order here require a proactive and strategic approach”.

The new CP outlined his focused areas to include; strengthening of intelligence gathering, community policing and public engagement, zero tolerance for corruption, fighting cultism and youth violence, combating oil theft amongst others.

He promised that his administration will be guided by integrity while harping on collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

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