Eid-el-Fitr: Rivers Police Officers Deployed To Prayer Centres, Markets

Eid-el-Fitr: Rivers Police officers deployed to prayer centres, markets. The CP directed the reinforcement of patrols, surveillance, and intelligence gathering throughout the Sallah celebrations.

The police command in Rivers has announced the deployment of personnel to strategic locations to ensure a peaceful and incident-free Eid-el-Fitr celebration across the state.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, stating that officers would also be stationed at known flashpoints across Rivers.

She explained that law enforcement agents would be deployed to prayer grounds, recreational centres, markets, motor parks, and other public spaces where large gatherings are expected.

“Special attention will also be given to flashpoints, entry and exit points, and major highways, including all waterways, to ensure the safety and security of residents,” she stated.

Ms Iringe-Koko further noted that the Commissioner of Police in Rivers, Olugbenga Adepoju, directed the reinforcement of patrols, surveillance, and intelligence gathering throughout the Sallah celebrations.

“In addition to maintaining a strong physical security presence, the police command has activated a rapid response strategy, with patrol teams and undercover officers deployed to key locations.

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“Furthermore, we have strengthened collaboration with sister security agencies and community stakeholders to facilitate seamless coordination and intelligence sharing during the Eid-el-fitr festivities,” she added.

The police spokesperson urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement agencies by reporting suspicious activities via the command’s emergency lines: 08032003514 and 08098880134.

Ms Iringe-Koko assured the public of the command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property before, during, and after the celebrations.

Police Mull Acquisition Of Modern Forensic Equipment In Anambra

Police mull acquisition of modern forensic equipment in Anambra. The Commissioner of Police (CP), Ikioye Orutugu, said the initiative aligns the command’s forensic capabilities with global best practices in criminal investigations.

The Anambra Police Command plans to acquire modern forensic equipment to enhance evidence analysis, improve suspect profiling, and increase efficiency in crime scene investigations.

The state police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Awka, the state capital.

According to Mr Ikenga, the Commissioner of Police (CP), Ikioye Orutugu, said the initiative aligns the command’s forensic capabilities with global best practices in criminal investigations.
He quoted Mr Orutugu as saying the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Awka remained the command’s apex investigative unit, playing a pivotal role in maintaining law and order.

The statement further noted that CP Orutugu recently held a strategic meeting with CID sectional heads to assess emerging crime trends and enhance the investigative capacity of officers.

“As part of efforts to strengthen intelligence gathering and security operations, the commissioner directed an immediate reorganisation of the CID formation.
“He also approved the establishment of a Political Desk Unit within the department.

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“The new unit will be responsible for monitoring political developments, conducting threat assessments, implementing risk management strategies, and providing security guidance for political campaigns and other sensitive events,” the CP said.

Mr Orutugu emphasised that ongoing engagement with CID leadership would help identify operational challenges and successes, ultimately improving the command’s effectiveness.

He reaffirmed the Anambra Police Command’s commitment to proactive policing, professional excellence, and ensuring the safety of all residents.

APGA National Youth Leader Tells Tinubu At 73 To Grant Nigerians Right To Bear Arms

APGA national youth leader tells Tinubu at 73 to grant Nigerians right to bear arms. The National Youth Leader of National Youth Leader of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA who doubles as the Chairman Forum of National Youth Leaders of all Political Parties in Nigeria, Comr Eze Onyebuchi Chukwu has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his 73rd Birthday.

In a birthday message made available to our correspondent, Comr Chukwu asked President Tinubu to grant Nigerians right to hear arms.

He revealed that it’s important because Nigerians need to defend themselves as much as they can from armed robbers, kidnappers, bandits, killer herdsmen etc.

According to him, “First I want to thank God for the blessing of life and good health. I thank Mr President for all he has put in place for the Continuous progress of Nigeria especially as it affects the well being of the Youths of this country.”

“We have witnessed the surge in kidnapping, armed robbery, and similar criminalities in our country Nigeria today.

It is no longer news that the security personnel alone cannot completely tackle the level of insecurity in all parts of this country and the need for every well meaning Nigerian to bear arms cannot be overemphasized.”

“We have watched in video clips on social media and hear stories from eyewitnesses and victims about how helpless our citizens have become before illegal gun bearers who ordinarily should not have the balls if not for the superiority of gun over their victims.

We have seen how senior citizens, elegant youths and men full of life fall to the command of teenagers who are bearing guns to the extent of obidiently offering their necks for slaughter for fear of the gun without which they would have fought for their lives.”

“Dear President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, Nigerians need to defend themselves as much as they can from armed robbers, kidnappers, bandits, killer herdsmen etc.

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I am therefore seizing this occasion of your 73rd birthday to ask your good office to forward to the National Assembly, a bill for enactment of law that will give Nigerians the right to the ownership of certain firearms.

The law can regulate the sale and it’s use to avoid misuse. Let the awardees be licensed and the law prohibits certain individuals after background checks of other matters including Mental health and crime records.”

“Your Excellency Sir, if this suggestion is implemented, insecurity will reduce drastically to the barest minimum too small for the security personnel to handle. This is the best way to go.

Counter suggestions of abuse will arise including the dangers but the fact remains that it’s gains will outweigh it’s losses.”