The Rivers State Police Command has commenced joint clearance and covert operations across the state to strengthen security and curb criminal activities during the ember months.
The operations began in Ikwerre Local Government Area, following a directive by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwanu Disu was coordinated by the Squadron Commanders of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) Squadrons 19, Port Harcourt; 48, Ahoada; and 56, Ogoni—ACP Prince Promise Wosu, ACP Israel Ukpong and ACP Owen Irikefe London respectively in collaboration with Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and tactical commanders under the overall supervision of the Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju.
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According to the operational plan, the exercise seeks to identify and clear criminal hideouts, including security blackspots, ungoverned bushes and forests suspected of harbouring criminal elements, as well as vulnerable locations and identified flashpoints across the state.
The police said the operations would prioritise high-visibility policing to deter crime and enhance security in communities.
Raids will also be conducted in boundary communities across all 23 local government areas of Rivers State and neighbouring areas as part of efforts to dismantle criminal networks.
