Wike appeals to new police commissioner to expedite release of kidnapped journalist

Rivers State Government and the State Police Command have agreed to further their partnership to enhance security in the State.

Both parties reached the  agreement  when the new Rivers  State  Police  Commissioner, Musa Kumo visited the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Wednesday.

Speaking  at the event, Governor Wike  declared  that it was imperative  that  the  recent  gains made in the improvement  of  security be consolidated in the interest of good governance  and the execution of  projects.

He said  that  his administration  will  continue  to  support  security  agencies,  especially  the Nigerian Police in their quest to protect the citizenry and grow the economy.

Governor  Wike said: “Without  security,  it will be impossible for us to execute projects as we are doing, because contractors would face the risk  of  kidnapping  and armed robbery. Security is the cornerstone of good governance.

“We are now in the period of governance, no longer in the period of politicking.  Therefore, we must cooperate to ensure that we further improve the security of Rivers State.

“The Federal Government alone cannot fund the Nigerian Police, hence we are offering our support to ensure that the police works effectively in the state,”Governor Wike said.

He appealed to the police to work harder towards securing the release of the Vanguard newspapers columnist Donu Kogbara, who is still in the den of kidnappers.

In his remarks, the New Rivers  State  Police  Commissioner, Musa Kumo assured  that  he would  build on the successes  of  his  predecessor.

He called on the State Government to continue to support the police with logistics, pointing out that the officers and men are primed to deliver.