Rivers police commissioner discovers the unbelievable, raises alarm
– Francis Mobalaji Odesanya was appointed the police commissioner in Rivers state during the recent promotion exercise carried out by the police authority recently
– Odesanya has now raised an alarm over circulation and proliferation of arms in the state as criminality continues to gain ground in the state
– He has however promised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that he would rid the state of criminals as long as he remains commissioner
The new police commissioner in Rivers state, Francis Mobalaji Odesanya, is not finding it easy following the proliferation of arms in the state.
Governor Nyesom Wike is personally leading the demolition of slums which house alleged criminals
He reportedly raised an alarm over what has been described as the circulation of sophisticated weapons in the state while the Nigerian Army raided areas including Lagos street, Abuja estate, Waterfront and some black spots in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
After the raid, a total of 142 suspects were arrested.
Leadership newspaper reports that the police chief mentioned his concern when management team of the law enforcement agency paid a courtesy visit to the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Elder Aniedi Ikoiwak.
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He however promised to check this act as long as he remained the police boss in the state.
“Police has always been on the ground,police has always been ready for elections.
“We are on the ground and the state is secured; and the state will be secured.
“The problem here is the issue of over proliferation of arms. What is happening in Rivers, is also happening in other states.
“But the problem of Rivers state is that they have sophisticated weapons.
“So my primary assignment of focus is to mop up arms. We must mop up arms; we have started,” he said.
On the other hand, a statement by the assistant director, Army public relations in the state, Captain Eli Lazarus, read: “In the early hours of Sunday, 31 July 2016, men of 2 brigade Nigerian Army conducted raid operation at Lagos street, Abuja general area and some black spots in Port Harcourt city.
“This is in continuation of the brigade’s operation against criminals and cultists in Rivers state.
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“One hundred and forty two suspects were arrested during the raid operation.
“However, after profiling the suspects, some were released while fifteen suspects are being interrogated and would be handed over to relevant security agencies for further investigation.
“Additionally, the brigade is conducting show of force as part of the army’s ‘Exercise Crocodile Smile’ which commenced this weekend.
“The public is hereby enjoined to continue to provide security agencies with credible information that would assist in the arrest of criminals in the society.”
Governor Nyesom Wike is also personally supervising the demolition of shanties and slums in the state that have reportedly become hideouts for alleged criminals.
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