Police, Military Launch Joint Patrols In Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command said it has commenced joint patrol, along with other sister security agencies to combat kidnapping, cultism and other violent crimes in the state.

The spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe, disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt yesterday.

Agabe said the collaboration included the Nigerian Army, Navy, Air Force, Department of State Services and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps.

He stated that the initiative was expected to enhance safety and public order in the state.

Agabe added that the initiative was launched during a high-level meeting with service commanders at the Command’s Headquarters in Port Harcourt.

According to her, the engagement is aimed at deepening inter-agency cooperation and ensuring sustained enforcement of law and order across the state.

“The meeting underscores the Police’s commitment to building a robust security architecture through collaboration with sister agencies,” she stated.

She noted that the agencies had agreed on a unified operational framework to combat crime and criminality.

Agabe disclosed that the collaboration would result in the immediate deployment of intensive joint patrols across the state.

“This partnership merges our strength to create a formidable front against crimes, such as cultism and kidnapping. “The public will witness increased security presence through coordinated patrols designed to reassure them and deter criminal elements,” she further stated. (NAN)