The newly deployed Commissioner of Police in Rivers State,CP Mohammed Bala Mustapha on Wednesday 9th September,2024 embarked on tour to some Local Government Secretariats in the state for on the spot assessment following violence and arson attack on some LGA Councils last Monday.
In an interview with Journalists at Ikwerre LGA Secretariat said “we are out this morning on confidence building patrol to assure the public of their safety as part of the proactive measures we intend to put in place to ensure security in Rivers state.
“We are on the spot assessment of the situation on ground so far and what has happened to these areas.We are taking actions .We have embarked on full scale investigation .We have set up high powered investigation team led by Deputy Commissioner,State CID to be assisted by Assistant Commissioner of Police ,State CID.
“We have seasoned Police Officers who are going to investigate the case thoroughly.Subsequently we will submit our report to Inspector General of Police.
“I am preaching the gospel of peace to everybody.I am a peacemaker.I am an ambassador of Peace.My message to everybody is let us collaborate to maintain law and order.
“The state is not volatile.There is relative peace and we will continue to ensure public safety.We will collaborate with all critical stakeholders both state and non state actors to ensure safety and security of the entire state”.
Some of the Local Government Secretariats visited are PortHarcourt,Obio/Akpor,Emohua,Ikwerre and Eleme Councils.
Our correpondent reports that CP Mustapha was accompanied by members of his management team,senior officers and others.
