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Bala Mustapha on Tuesday 8th October,2024 assumed duty as 46th Commissioner of Police in Rivers State after a brief hand over ceremony by the outgone CP Olatunji Disu.

In his maiden briefing,CP Mustapha said he  he will employ intelligence and proactive led policing to restore calm in various LGAs in the state.

He stated that the Police  have emplaced measures through confidence building patrol to assure public of their safety.

CP Mustapha said intelligence units will be strengthened and the Police will work with community and other sister agencies to ensure safety of lives and property with a view to building  stronger ties with the community and  restore public confidence.

CP Mustapha disclosed that he has zero tolerance to corruption and will not tolerate abuse of power or misconduct by officers  as the hallmark of good policing is discipline.

CP Mustapha said ” I will tackle cultism and violence.We will work with youth group,civil socities to maintain peace.I will combat oil theft and pipeline vandalism.The command will collaborate with other relevant agencies to dismantle the illegal oil bunkering cartel .

“We will improve our response time, Special team will be deployed to strategic areas.

“I  call on all stakeholders to cooperate with the Police to rid the state of criminality and crime.The media is my key pattern in securing the state.My office is always open .We will ensure regular update on fight against crime”.

CP Mustapha added that he  will serve with intergrity and transparency.

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