The Rivers State Police Command has taken delivery of six armoured gunboats donated by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, to enhance maritime security in the state......CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE>>>>>
The donation, which was presented at a commissioning ceremony, is part of the IGP’s efforts to strengthen security within the maritime sector of Rivers State and reinforce the fight against criminal activities along the waterways.
The Inspector-General of Police was represented at the ceremony by the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Operations, DIG Ali Mohammed Ali.
In his address, DIG Ali expressed profound appreciation to IGP Kayode Egbetokun for his unwavering commitment to ensuring safety across Nigeria’s waterways.
“We are grateful to the Inspector-General of Police for this donation. These gunboats will go a long way in enhancing our operations and ensuring the safety of our waterways,” DIG Ali said.
The event was attended by notable dignitaries, including the Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo.
The Governor commended the Inspector-General of Police for aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through this significant gesture.
“We thank the Inspector-General of Police for this kind gesture. This donation is a clear demonstration of the IGP’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our people,” Dr. Danagogo said.
The Governor also praised the Rivers State Police Command for its relentless efforts in combating crime and ensuring the safety of citizens.
Other dignitaries present at the event included the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 16 Yenagoa, AIG Adebola Hamzat, the Commissioner of Police Bayelsa State, CP Francis Alonyenu Idu, Chairman of Maritime Union, Israel Pepple, Chairman of Police Community Relations Committee, Voke Emore, Deputy Commissioners of Police, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical unit commanders.
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.
“These gunboats will be deployed to strategic locations along our waterways to prevent and respond to criminal activities. We are committed to ensuring the safety and security of our people, and we will stop at nothing to achieve this goal,” CP Adepoju said.