Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu on Thursday distributed 30 patrol autos to safety operatives within the state’s joint taskforce to reinforce their operational efficiency.
Governor Otu stated the measure was an effort to beef up safety within the state, and be certain that residents can sleep with each eyes closed.
The governor additionally renamed the state’s joint safety outfit, Operation Akpakwu as Operation Okwok (bees).
On the official handover ceremony of the patrol autos, the govenor reminded that one of many coverage thrusts of his administration is zero-tolerance for crime, stressing his technique to realize this by boosting the morale of safety companies.
Otu additionally pledged to do the whole lot doable to make sure that he improve infrastructures, together with inside highway networks and transform buildings inside safety formations within the state.
“Cross River State is safer than ever,” the governor declared. “Circumstances of kidnapping have declined considerably, and theft is sort of nonexistent. These achievements are because of the dedication of our safety forces.”
The governor additional warned that authorities will deal decisively with anybody discovered wanting, regardless of his or jer standing.
“We’re dedicated to making sure peace, and anybody who threatens that peace will face the complete weight of the regulation,” Otu vowed.
He enumerated future safety plans of his administration to incorporate strengthening marine patrols, buying gunboats and drones for superior surveillance, and recruiting personnel for a homeland safety.
Gov Otu additionally assured traders that Cross River stays a safe vacation spot for enterprise, with the federal government devoted to defending investments and making certain safety.
The governor charged residents of the state to stay vigilant and report suspicious strikes by any group or particular person to regulation enforcement brokers.
In his remarks, the State Safety Adviser, Main Basic Okoi Obono (Rtd), described the initiative as a milestone within the state’s battle in opposition to crime.
Explaining the importance of the brand new model for the safety community, Operation Okwok which in Efik phrase means “bee,” the safety adviser cautioned, “Don’t let the sweetness of the bees idiot you. Bees are extremely territorial and fiercely shield their hive. Similar to that, Operation Okwok is right here to safe Cross River — producing honey when wanted, however stinging when provoked,” he stated.
Receiving the autos, the state Commissioner of Police, CP Gyogon Augustine Grimah counseled Governor Otu for his unwavering help for safety companies and promised to reciprocate the gesture by arresting criminals to make sure the security of the state.
