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The Inspector General of Police has made a significant move in the fight against sea crime, donating six armored gunboats to the Rivers State Police Command. This generous gesture is a testament to the IG’s commitment to enhancing security and protecting the lives and livelihoods of Nigerians.

The addition of these gunboats will greatly enhance security operations in the state’s waterways, allowing the police to more effectively combat criminal activities such as piracy, kidnapping, and oil theft. This move demonstrates the IG’s proactive approach to addressing security challenges and his dedication to ensuring the safety of citizens.

The IG’s leadership and vision have been instrumental in driving initiatives that promote community policing, intelligence-led operations, and collaboration with other security agencies. His commitment to professionalism, accountability, and transparency has raised the bar for policing in Nigeria.

The IG’s efforts to improve security and policing in Nigeria are worthy of commendation. His donation of gunboats to the Rivers State Police Command is a shining example of his commitment to serving the nation and protecting its citizens. By taking bold steps to enhance maritime security, the IG is helping to create a safer and more secure environment for all Nigerians.

The IGP, represented by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Department of Operation of Police Headquarters, Abuja, DIG Muhammad Ali, unveiled the gunboats yesterday at the State Marine Police Division, Abonnema Wharf, Port Harcourt. They emphasized that the purpose of the boats was to improve efficient waterway policing in order to potentially prevent, apprehend, and prosecute maritime offenders.

In addition to other crime-fighting organizations carrying out their duties to maintain the safety and tranquility of the state, Egbetokun informed the command leadership that the gunboats would be utilized to combat the threat of crime and criminality along the waterways.

The IGP warned that the gunboats should not be utilized for private security after revealing that the donation was flooded with complaints from Bonny residents about armed robberies and sea piracy around the waterways.

“I call on all citizens and stakeholders to continue to support the Nigerian Police Force in our collective fight against crime. Security is a shared responsibility through unity, vigilance, and collaboration, we will ensure that Rivers State and the Niger Delta remain prosperous and free from the clutches of criminal elements”, IGP added.

In his remarks, Governor Siminalayi Fubara praised the IGP Egbetokun for immediately reacting to strengthening security in the state’s waterways through the provision of the six operable gunboats to the State Police Command.

While acknowledging that the Maritime Union had only recently alerted the Inspector General of Police to security issues along the internal waterways, Governor Fubara praised the action.

The governor, speaking through Secretary to the State Government Dr. Tammy Danagogo, insisted that it is quite admirable that the IGP responded to the people’s complaints right away and then gave the State Marine Police the six gunboats.

According to him, “On behalf of the government and all the good people of Rivers State, I extend our gratitude to the IGP and to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who has enabled the IGP to do the good job he is doing. I commend Mr. President.

“Security is a cardinal aspect of the Renewed Hope Agenda (RHA); our government is also pursuing this agenda to ensure the good people of Rivers State benefit from every possible dividend of democracy.

“We place high premium on security because without security, every attempt at developing the state cannot be achieved. One cardinal focus of this government is peace and security.

“We will continue to support the Police and the security agencies to actualize our vision for the peace and security of our state and Nigeria as a whole.

“The government will always support you and will never make any demand except that we should focus on peace and security, concentrate and follow the dictates of your conscience, God, humanity and the law.

“To that extent, be assured that our governor will always support security agencies to realize the very laudable objectives for which you have been sent to the state.”

The governor advised the State Police Command to maintain a high standard and further praised them for their skill in carrying out their jobs.

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