NUJ, Pman Pledge Support To Fight Crime

As part of efforts to combat crime across the metra@a@opolis and beyond, the Nigeria Police has enlisted the support of the Rivers Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), comedians, hoteliers, and corporate organisations in the State.
The joint collaboration forms part of measures to make Rivers a safe haven for both residents and investors, tagged “Operation Zero Crime” in the State.
During a one-week programme, initiated by the State Commissioner of Police, Emeka Polycarp Nwonyi, engaging stakeholders, the state police boss said it’s to ensure safe and crime free environment in the 23 local government areas of the State, as well as strengthen the confidence of the people in the police.
Other organisations involved in the planning of the programme include Nollywood actors and actresses, legal and medical practitioners and lecturers.
In a press statement, Ike Wigodo, Secretary of Rivers State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ and the coordinator of the programme, Kate Ezeigbo, said the one-week event will feature road walk, workshop, medical outreach by Commissioner of Police, essay competition, beauty pageant (Queens and Kings), football competition (CP Cup) and concert (night of laughter).
The Commissioner of Police, his management team and officers will embark on stop and search, present gift items and visit major flashpoints to educate youths on why they should shun crime and live a responsible and crime free life during the one week event.