– Urges citizens to support Police in combating crime
Mkpoikana Udoma
Port Harcourt — The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, says it has commenced the installation of 60KVA solar inverters at Police Headquarters across the nine states of the Niger Delta region to enhance security operations.
Speaking at the fifth Strategic Security Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers in Abeokuta, Ogun State, NDDC Managing Director Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, affirmed the Commission’s commitment to supporting law enforcement agencies with critical infrastructure to improve policing efforts.
Ogbuku emphasized that reliable power supply is essential for the efficient functioning of police commands, particularly in crime prevention and response.
“We recently installed a 60KVA solar inverter at the Imo State Police Headquarters, and similar installations are underway in other states within the Niger Delta region. This intervention underscores our commitment to enhancing security infrastructure and ensuring that police officers have the necessary resources to combat crime effectively.”
“Knowing the vast job the police play in protecting society, the Nigeria Police Force should ensure periodic vetting and evaluation of its officers to sift those who are drifting,” Ogbuku stated.
Beyond renewable energy solutions, the NDDC has also supplied communication gadgets to the Rivers State Police Command and repaired vital security infrastructure, including masts and armored personnel carriers in Rivers and Bayelsa States.
“To enhance operatives’ performance, the NDDC has also supplied communication gadgets to the Rivers Police State Command and repaired the failed mast and armored personnel carriers in Rivers and Bayelsa States,” Ogbuku said.
“Additionally, the Commission has provided six 250-horsepower Yamaha outboard engines and rehabilitated another six for marine security operations in the region.
“The Commission has also provided six 250-horsepower Yamaha outboard engines and also rehabilitated six of the outboard engines to combat crime in Bayelsa State and the Niger Delta region at large,” he added.
Ogbuku stressed that the NDDC’s contributions highlight the strong partnership between the Commission and the Nigeria Police Force in ensuring security across the Niger Delta.
“These interventions highlight our strong partnership with the Nigeria Police Force in ensuring the safety of lives and property across the Niger Delta,” he stated.
He further urged citizens to support the police in their crime-fighting efforts, stressing that security is a collective responsibility. “If the police are reported to be failing in their duties, citizens must also contribute to their success by reporting crimes and providing useful information to aid investigations,” Ogbuku noted.
The security retreat, organized by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, focused on improving Nigeria’s internal security and economic prosperity through inclusive policing.
Ogbuku expressed optimism that the engagement would reinforce professionalism within the force and lead to more effective policing strategies.
“This retreat will review the unprofessional activities of the force’s officers to implement sustainable policies for the betterment of society,” he said.
