In a bid to enhance security and policing in Rivers State, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has donated communication equipment to the Rivers State Police Command.
The donation, which is part of the commission’s efforts to support security agencies in the Niger Delta, is expected to improve communication and intelligence sharing among police commands in the region.
Speaking during the donation ceremony, the Managing Director of NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, emphasized the importance of partnership between the commission and security agencies in the Niger Delta.
Ogbuku commended the Nigerian Police Force for their efforts in reducing crime rates in Rivers State, particularly during the ember months.
He said: “Without security, there will be no peace, and without peace, there can’t be development.
“We want to thank you for all your sacrifices. When we are sleeping, you are not sleeping; you are there protecting us. That’s the biggest sacrifice anybody can give to his or her nation.”
The NDDC Managing Director emphasized the commission’s commitment to supporting the Nigerian Police Force in its efforts to maintain peace and security in the Niger Delta region.
“We’ll continue to support you, be rest assured,” he said.
The donated equipment is expected to enhance the performance of the police in policing Rivers State. The NDDC also plans to replicate the donation in the remaining eight police commands in the Niger Delta region.
Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Samuel Erale, who received the donation on behalf of the Rivers State Police Command, expressed gratitude to the NDDC for the donation.
He said: “With the provision of this equipment, I can tell you that the citizens of Rivers State can go to sleep and be rest assured that we would be everywhere in this command.
“The equipment has provided about 80 per cent coverage of communication across the state, making it easier for the police to get in touch with each other and monitor crime rates.”
Also, Federal Capital (FCT) Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu, also thanked the NDDC for the donation, saying that communication is key in policing.
“I want to assure you that we’ll never ever forget what you have done today. We appreciate you and pray the Almighty God to continue to be your guide.”