The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, CP Mustapha Mohammed Bala, accompanied by senior officers of the command, paid a courtesy visit to the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, Maj Gen JH Abdussalam, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. The CP and his delegation were warmly received by the GOC and senior officers of the division.
Superintendent of Police,SP Grace Iringe Koko who is the spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command in a statement said during the visit, CP Bala expressed gratitude for the reception extended to him and his team.
“He emphasized the purpose of the visit, which was to further strengthen the existing collaboration between the Police and the Nigerian Army in combating crime and criminality in Rivers State. The CP reiterated that the police alone cannot tackle crime effectively and stressed the importance of working in close synergy with the military and other security agencies to maintain peace and order in the state. He further highlighted that a breakdown of law and order will draw blame on every security agency in the state” SP Koko said.
The GOC commended the efforts of the Rivers State Police Command in its crime-fighting strategies and assured the CP of the military’s full cooperation in reducing crime to its barest minimum.
He emphasized that a harmonious relationship between all security agencies is crucial to ensuring a peaceful environment and that in the event of any security breakdown, all agencies would share responsibility.
Additionally, the GOC highlighted the availability of the military’s training facilities, which could be utilized by the police if needed, as well as social facilities such as their mess. He further assured that any military personnel found involved in criminal activities would be handed over to the police for appropriate action.
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Relatively, the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Rivers State Police Command, CP Mustapha Mohammed Bala, and his management team paid a courtesy visit to the Commander of the 115 Special Operations Group, Nigerian Air Force, Port Harcourt, Air Commodore A.H. Idris, on October 22, 2024.
Spokesperson for the Rivers Police Command,SP Grace Iringe Koko disclosed that during the visit, CP Bala highlighted the importance of strengthening the existing collaboration between the Rivers State Police Command and the Nigerian Air Force.
He emphasized that the visit was aimed at fostering closer ties and enhancing the already robust cooperation between the two security agencies in the ongoing fight against crime and criminality in the state.
The Commissioner of Police reiterated his commitment to working in synergy with other sister agencies to ensure peace and security across Rivers State.
In response, Air Commodore A.H. Idris expressed his appreciation for the visit and reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s continued support for the Police.
He recounted the pivotal role played by the Air Force, referencing the use of their helicopter during the operation following the tragic death of late SP Bako Angbashim, which led to the successful monitoring and apprehension of criminals from their hideouts.
He assured CP Bala that his personnel remain ready to assist in ensuring a crime-free state.
The Commissioner of Police expressed gratitude to the Nigerian Air Force for their support and stressed the need for continuous collaboration between the Police and other security agencies. He assured the public that the Rivers State Police Command, in partnership with the Air Force and other key security stakeholders, will continue to work tirelessly to protect lives and property, ensuring that peace prevails across the state.
