An energy firm, Solewant Group, has donated a modern police outpost to the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) in Alode community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, as part of efforts to strengthen security and promote peace in the area.
The newly constructed outpost, located close to the company’s industrial park and a residential settlement, is designed to bring policing services closer to residents, enable quicker response to security threats, and deter criminal activities within the community and its surroundings.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Solewant Group, Mr Solomon Ewanehi, said the initiative reflects the company’s commitment to protecting lives, property, its workforce, and host communities. He noted that insecurity remains a global challenge and stressed the need for collective action to address it.
Ewanehi stated that a safe environment is essential for productivity and sustainable development, explaining that the company decided to proactively support law enforcement agencies to help curb crime. He acknowledged the rising cases of banditry, kidnapping and robbery across Nigeria but expressed confidence that crime rates could be reduced with dedication, collaboration and adequate resources.
He also thanked the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, for approving the establishment of the police outpost in the community.
In his remarks, the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Mr Olugbenga Adepoju, commended Solewant Group for the donation, describing it as a laudable contribution that would significantly enhance security and boost residents’ confidence.
Similarly, the Area Commander, Eleme Area Command, ACP Opeyemi Olufunke, represented by the Commissioner of Police, urged other corporate organisations to emulate the gesture by supporting security agencies.
The youth president of Alode community, Mr Dickson Igwe, said the presence of the outpost would improve residents’ morale, especially farmers, and contribute to a safer environment.
