The
Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Kpotun Idris, says Akwa Ibom State was
chosen for the 2017 South South Security summit, because of the significance
attached to governance in the state.
Speaking
during a courtesy call on Governor Udom Emmanuel in his office shortly before
the commencement of the National Security Summit held in the state, Mr Idris
said, “Akwa Ibom State is one of the very very few states we have in this
country where you can see that security has been taken as a very serious issue”
The
IG who extolled the robust relationship between the police and the Akwa Ibom
state government, urged other states to take a cue. “Your Excellency these are
issues we believe other states can take a cue from in their government, to
ensure that the country itself is properly managed at various level.”
Mr
Idris said he was pleased to visit the state to convey the appreciation of the
security agency to Governor Emmanuel for his commitment to peace and to good
governance in the affairs of the country.
“We
are here therefore obviously to appreciate your commitment to peace, to
appreciate your commitment to good governance in the affairs of this country.”
He
said Akwa Ibom is a state where security issue is taken with utmost seriousness,
maintaining that since his arrival in the state the previous day, he has been
able sleep with his both eyes closed.
The
Police IG reiterated the commitment of the force to protect lives and property
of citizens of the country, saying “We shall police with integrity.”
We
are here this morning Your Excellency as a continuation of the Launching of
this our community base approach to policing.
That's
the Nation's Security Summit which we are holding in the South South Zone of
this country.
He
expressed readiness to continue partnering the state government because of its
strategic role in the success of security programmes in the country.
He
announced that community policing has been re-launched in the country as part
of efforts to bring the force closer the people, assuring that as a
people-oriented force, the police will do everything to satisfy the needs of
the people they are required to serve.
Welcoming the Inspector General of Police, Governor Emmanuel promised to deepen
the smooth relationship he has with the police to ensure a more secure, safe
and peaceful society for his people.
Mr
Emmanuel said the police remained the largest and closest security agency to
people, especially at the grassroots, saying his people are always more
comfortable to go and relate with the police on their security infractions.
He used the occasion to task the police IG on the increasing rate of rape cases
especially against minors, and urged that the police step up its efforts in the
prosecution of culprits.
“It is very traumatizing at times when you see a five year old girl, raped by
an adult. Believe me I can’t sleep or eat that day. I want to believe that if
the police also puts pressure on the judiciary over this heinous crime against
humanity, the judiciary will also sit up.”
The
state chief executive used the occasion to reiterate his support to the
national men’s football team, Super Eagles in their world cup qualifying match
against Zambia, in Uyo this weekend.
He
said, “I am as serious at this football match as if I am the coach, because
everything counts for this country and we must always stand up to be Number
one.”
Ndifreke P. Akpan
(Aksg House Press Uyo)
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