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From: Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Governor Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has condemned the on-going controversy between the Nigeria Police and Sen. Isa Misau, declaring that both parties should saved the Police from embarrassment. Sen. Misau ( Bauchi Central Senatorial district) had accused the Police hierarchy of corruption, while the Police had alleged that Misau was a deserter as he left the Police Force without permission. Governor Dickson, a former Police officer, explained that the corruption allegation and counter allegation between both parties were unhealthy and anti-thetical to the image of the police institution. He expressed deep concern about the on-going controversy, noting that if not checked. it was capable of putting both the Senate and the Nigeria Police in a bad light as well as bringing them to public ridicule. According to him, the allegations and counter-allegations by the Senator and the police chief, if not checked, were capable of undermining the police and Senate which the Governor describes as critical institutions of state that must remain sacred. While calling on Misau to withdraw his allegations against the Nigeria Police, Governpr Dickson appealed to the police authority to restrain from making further statements or taking further action against the senator. Dickson explained that the police had a lot of problems and needed the support of all especially serving and former officers to help motivate men and officers of the force. Said he, “Those of us who have passed through the force have a duty to work with the police to make it strong and better. Those of us who have been in and out of uniform owe the organisation the support that it desires from people who have had the privilege to serve the Police. On no account should we denigrate the Police for what we owe the Police is support to enable it overcome the multifarious problems confronting the Police which in my opinion is a critical institution of state,” he said. Meanwhile, Governor Dickson had written to the Bayelsa State House of Assembly to inform it that he has resumed back to work after his vacation. A statement from his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Iworiso- Markson, said as required by law, Dickson had written to the House of Assembly on his resumption while commending his deputy, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah (rtd) for effectively holding fort while he was away and the civil servants for their dedication to duty. The statement hinted that Dickson was set to continue with the commissioning of projects embarked upon by his administration. |
