In order to enhance the operational efficiency of the Rivers State Police Command, the state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has handed over 100 operational vehicles to the
Command.
The Governor explained that what he had originally planned was to provide very high-profile vehicles to all the security agencies in the State to enhance their operational capabilities much more.
He said: “But, the CP advised that he did it sometime in Lagos State; that we should adopt that model by acquiring these vehicles you are seeing here: the Toyota Sienna, Camry and Corolla, and I bought into the idea.
“And why are we doing this? We discovered that the response time to crime scenes; launching attacks against acts of criminality, were slow because you (police) lack mobility.
“And what we just did was a first phase of support to the Nigerian Police. We also intend to come again to give you other sophisticated vehicles to support what you are doing,” the Governor added.
Governor Fubara assured them that as a state government, his administration will continue to support the police because, as he put it, they are worthy friends to have since criminals cannot be friends to covet.
In his opening remarks, the State Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, described the event as a significant milestone in the ongoing commitment towards achieving safety and security of the State.
Disu expressed gratitude to Governor Fubara for his unwavering support to the State Command of the Nigerian Police Force, which has translated in their dedication to serving the welfare of the various communities.
He said: “I stand before you filled with gratitude as we gather to commission these 100 vehicles, a generous donation from our esteemed Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara.
“This act of generosity, not only enhances our operational capacity, but also reflects your deep concern for the citizens of the State.
“These vehicles will empower our officers, enabling them to respond more swiftly and effectively to emergencies, and enhance our community policing efforts. With your support Sir, we are reinforcing our resolve to combat crime and uphold the rule of law,” Disu added.
Meanwhile, the Governor advised the officers against partisanship, urging them to be professional in the discharge of their duties.
He noted that slide to partisan affiliations on the part of the police, will permanently dent their ethical and professional reputation with irrevocable scars.
