Bature And Crime -Fighting In Rivers

Gallantry is the quality of courage, bravery even
sacrifice demonstrated by anyone in battle or other difficult time to rescue another. The gallant officer overstretches self. and refuses to bridle his life. He as well abnegates and extraordinarily instrumentalises- patriotism no matter what. In societies where regulatory policies are not mere philosophic abstraction. such fellows  are ever made to stand tall in the society. These come in shapes of elevation, cash reward or even the bestowal of known Honours.
Nigeria as a nation holds in high esteem such organisations as the Army, Navy,  Air force as well as the Police, given their constitutional role of safe-guarding life and property. Others too fall under this category. Characteristically there are officers and men who from time to time within this fold become out-and- out in the discharge of their duty. Since it is not duty alone, suffice it to say that knowledge is good only instrumentally and as the power of the brain can intertwine with physicality, a passionate observer notices optimal result. This is why commentaries are inevitable given that our security situation has kept eliciting actions and reactions from all. We seem to be noticing a shift from “conventional crimes” as stealing, advanced fee fraud, common assault, perjury, forcible entry etc to the hydra-headed or the high brow ones as insurrection, gang rape. sadism even the use of gelignite – a powerful explosive for mass destruction. We are now witnesses to rovings in droves of those brandishing all manner of sophistication in terms of weaponry. No segment seems to be left out.
Everywhere is a flash point. There seems to be despair. The list of what has befallen us is inexhaustible.
The question is, who will deliver us? An answer to this question will definitely put us in a position to appreciate our present alternatives.
The Rivers State Commissioner of Police Dan Bature can be said to be relatively new in the state, but occasional glimpses into his actions speak positive volumes, a thing that has endeared him to so many an observer.
Appreciably the landmark achievements range from forward looking with an attendant view of nipping all manner of criminality in the bud. To Bature, it is about combating against crime, cohesion, strict adherence to rules propelled by team work. Also in the indices of crime fighting is doggedness and flat-out oppressions. All these have really yielded resounding victory even at the rustic setting. Police men are now seen in the nooks and crannies of Rivers State, thereby restoring hope and confidence in the command. Admittedly this is done defying all odds.
Other aspects of Dan Bature’s crime fighting architecture worthy of commendation is information management. Information no longer flow to the wrong circle. The constant lectures and briefings undoubtedly attest to this huge success. Further perspectives include treating the citizens with dignity and respect as well as protecting their fundamental human rights
Mention should be made also about the peaceful atmosphere in which recent celebrations went. This indeed did not happen by accident, but a deliberate action of the command, proving mastery in tactical oppressions. Bature must be patted on the back for this feat.
In the same vein the day-to-day effort of the Divisional Police Officer – D.P.O, Okehi Etche, Mr Moses Edena SP, is worthy of note Even the D.C.O, Mr. Jackson Friday – DSP. The duo had been demonstrating that sleeplessness, monitoring and prompt responses to all distress calls are the true ingredients within the frontiers of crime fighting. Though new, the DPO has translated lots of the good attempts of the CP into action. To the duo the immediate and the ultimate is to reduce crime and criminality to the bearest minimum. Again particularly appreciable is that not minding the thrill of challenges, these men insist on instrumentalising the crime -fighting steps of the Rivers State Police Commissioner.
Arms and ammunitions are being recovered from those illegally possessing them. Others are making promises of renouncing their nefarious activities.
To us all, we can lend our hands of fellowship to avoid a relapse. The time to thank the Rivers State Police Commissioner, the Divisional Police Officer Okehi Etche and His Pivisional Crime Officer is now.
Njoku wrote from Mba, Etche

Njoku