Niger Delta
IGP Promises Improved Combat Against Cultism
The Inspector-General of
Police, Mr Solomon Arase, has said that the police would improve its crackdown on cultism and other forms of criminality in the country.
Arase made the pledge shortly after a ceremony organised in his honour by the Ora-ekpen Development Association (ODA) in Sabongidda-Ora, Owan West Local Government Area of Edo.
He said the crackdown would be sustained in order to ensure and maintain peace in the country.
Arase explained that though no society could be totally rid of crime, the results from the crack squad had shown that the country could be made safe.
He said that the force would continue to dismantle police roadblocks; a directive which he insisted had been ineffective.
The I-GP also promised to deal with cultism across the country.
“I have dealt with it in Edo State; I have dealt with it in Kogi State; I have dealt with it in Ekiti State and I will continue to deal with them (cultists) wherever they rear their heads.
“But let me just say this, there is no society that is crime-free, but you can make it tolerable; that is exactly what we intend to do.
“The roadblock was not a panacea or crime prevention strategy.
“It is an avenue that creates social friction between us and members of the public,” he said.
He said that plans were on for the implementation of police reforms, including human rights issues and intelligence policing.
Arase promised to continue to portray the values of honesty, discipline and hard work which he learnt from his community.
The President of the ODA, Prof. Sam Ahonkhai, explained that the reception was organised to appreciate the I-GP, whom he described as ‘an illustrious son of the community.’
He said that Arase appointment had showed that individuals could aspire and work hard to achieve their goals in the interest of the country.
Earlier, Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo had commended the I-GP for improving the performance of the security agency since he assumed office as the police chief in May.
Oshiomhole, while urging Nigerians to contribute their support for the police, said that the people of the state would also celebrate him as their own.
Arase was conferred with the traditional title of “Ogiagbase of Ora Kingdom”, along with his wife, Agharese.
Niger Delta
Ibom Air Reiterates Commitment To Healthcare Delivery
Niger Delta
Group Dismisses Call For NDDC MD’s Sack … Passes Confidence Vote.
Niger Delta
Obaseki Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage For Workers
-
News4 days ago
82nd Birthday: Odu Eulogises King Dandeson Jaja
-
Politics4 days ago
Jonathan Mourns, Ex-Senate Spokesperson, Ayogu Eze
-
Rivers4 days ago
Four Dead, 70 Vehicles Burnt In Fuel Tanker Explosion In Rivers
-
Education4 days ago
Don Seeks 20%Increased Budget Allocation To Education
-
Nation8 hours ago
Ibom Developers Supports 160 Women with Skill Acquisition Training in Akwa Ibom
-
Business4 days ago
AXA Mansard Backs Female-Owned MSMEs With N1.4m Grant
-
Editorial4 days ago
Towards Minimum Wage Implementation
-
Niger Delta7 hours ago
Fire razes 4 shops in Edo