…Urge residents to be security alert
From TONY JOHN, Port Harcourt
The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu, has charged residents of the state to be vigilant.
Disu gave this charge on Monday, at the Police Headquarters, Port Harcourt, while briefing journalists on the achievements recorded by the command, in accordance with their statutory mandate to protect the lives and property of residents of the state.
While explaining that combating crime and criminality in the society was a collective responsibility, the CP called on all good residents of the state to support the security operatives by providing credible and timely information to enable them do more exploits.
He assured all law-abiding residents that the state Police command will do its utmost best to keep Rivers safe.
Disu also appreciated journalists he described as esteemed men and women of the fourth estate for their role which he said was critical in the fight against crime and criminality in the state.
He said, “I salute your willingness to be part of our move to rid the state of all forms of crime. Let me also charge you to use your reporting channels to promote good conduct and dissuade lawbreakers.”
Meanwhile, the state police boss has frowned at the indiscriminate covering of plates and tinted windows, which a threat to the state.
He said: “Today, the diligent efforts of our officers have led to the recovery of a significant threat to public safety.
“During a routine stop and search operation, our officers discovered and secured an AK 47 rifle concealed in a vehicle with tinted windows. Upon being signaled to stop, the occupants of the vehicle absconded, evading arrest.
“This incident underscores the detrimental impact that tinted windows can have on both the safety of our communities and the effectiveness of law enforcement. Tinted windows not only provide a cloak for criminal activities, but they also hinder the ability of law enforcement officers to readily assess the interior of vehicles during routine stops, thereby posing a serious security risk.”
He urged members of the public to consider the potential hazards associated with tinted windows and to support efforts to regulate their use.
Disu continued: “Furthermore, it is disheartening to note the increasing trend of motorists covering their license plates, a practice that undermines our collective security. This behaviour not only obstructs the identification of vehicles involved in criminal activities, but it also obstructs the enforcement of traffic laws and hinders the swift response of law enforcement to incidents on our roads.
“I want to make it unequivocally clear that we will be enforcing laws pertaining to the proper display of license plates, and any infractions will be met with the full force of the law.”