NDDC Boss Charges Citizens To Support Police In Combating Crime

PORT HARCOURT – The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has called on all Nigerians to join hands with the Nigeria Police Force in the fight against crime and other vices in the society.

Speaking at the fifth edition of the Strategic Security Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers in Abeokuta, Ogun State, with the theme “Improving Nigeria’s Internal Security and Economic Prosperity through Inclusive Policing,” Ogbuku thanked the officers of the Nigeria Police Force for the sacrifices they were making in securing the country.

The NDDC Boss noted that inclusive policing involves all citizens. He said, “If the police are reported to be failing in their duties, Nigerian citizens should ensure they also contribute to the success of the police operations, either by reporting crimes or cooperating with the police by giving useful information that will aid the force in solving crimes and tracking criminals.”

Ogbuku, according to a statement signed by Seledi Thompson-Wakama, Director Corporate Affairs, NDDC on Tuesday, noted that the retreat, put together by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, would bring about renewed vigour in policing the country. “This retreat will review the unprofessional activities of the force’s officers to implement sustainable policies for the betterment of society.

“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. The Police Authority should also evaluate the mental health of its officers through psychological testing. This is to ensure that emotional intelligence is at play during the execution of their duties.”

The NDDC boss highlighted measures the Commission had taken to support the security agency, stating: “We recently installed 60kva solar inverters in Police Headquarters in the nine states of the Niger Delta region. We have successfully installed one at the Imo State Police Headquarters while the remaining installations are underway.

“To enhance operatives’ performance, the NDDC has also supplied communication gadgets to the Rivers Police State Command and repaired the failed mast and armoured personnel carriers in Rivers and Bayelsa States. 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.”

Ogbuku noted that the donations underscored the partnership between the NDDC and the Police Force in the Niger Delta region.