Nsit Ubium LGA To Get New Police Station To Enhance Security
...As TRC, Security Agencies Agree On Security Roadmap
Security is set to be bolstered in Nsit Ubium Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State with the establishment of a befitting police station in the area.
That was part of resolutions reached when traditional rulers in the area led by the Oku Ibom Ibibio and Paramount Ruler of Nsit Ubium LGA, His Eminence, Ntenyin (Dr.) Solomon D. Etuk, had a brainstorming session with the representatives of security agencies and police in the state led by the state Police Commissioner, CP Andrew Amiengheme.
Making the disclosure, Ntenyin (Dr.) Solomon Etuk, who is also the chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Council of Chiefs, advised that the peace enjoyed in the area must not be taken for granted hence the need for an ultramodern edifice for the police to operate from, as the present police post in the area was unbefitting.
Ntenyin Etuk, who affirmed that the traditional rulers’ council (TRC) under his leadership has always partnered security agencies in all areas bordering on the security of lives and properties, declared that the council abhors criminality within its rank down to the youth leadership structure in the area and the entire local government area.
“Security is a collective responsibility. We need a very peaceful society. In Nsit Ubium, you cannot be a youth leader and be involved in criminality. My Commissioner (referring to Police Commissioner Andrew Amiengheme), I want to assure you that anyone involved in criminality, we will report to you accordingly,” he reassured.
The monarch described the police commissioner as “a very proactive gentleman in service” and commended him for recently helping to stem the tide of insecurity in Essien Udim LGA and other places, as well as ensuring that crime rate remains low throughout the state.
He equally lauded the contributions of other security agencies in the task of enhancing security in the state and urged that the tempo be sustained.
Clan Head of Ubium, His Highness Etebom Ukpong Nwa Udoewa, called on the police and other security agencies to acquire more operational vehicles so as to boost their operations in the area.
Speaking on behalf of village heads, Eteidung Andrew Essien of Ikot Inyang Eti village, appealed to security agencies to always place safety of lives and properties above financial gratification from members of the public.
He also called on them to always seek advice from village heads on how to successfully police respective localities.
Etubom Mkparawa of Nsit Clan, Elder Patrick Wilson, who spoke on behalf of youth leaders in the area, equally sought for a cordial relationship between security agencies and the youth structure, which he said would enable them function effectively in their respective domains.
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Responding, CP Andrew Amiengheme said the traditional rulers’ council has done well on its strong stand against criminality.
He stated that the visit was to forge a way forward in the quest of totally stamping out criminality in the area.
According to him, “the percentage of criminals in the society is not up to three per cent”, but stressed that “the problem lies with the 97 per cent” whom he accused of usually declining to offer intelligence and logistical support to the police.
Attributing most security challenges in the state to cultism, the police commissioner warned that “cultism does not bring anything good to the society” and implored the traditional rulers, parents and religious leaders to inculcate family values.
He commended the Paramount Ruler and his council for spearheading a proposed new police station in the area.
Area Commander, Uyo Division, Assistant Commissioner of Police Ekaette Archibong, in her vote of thanks remarked that the police would continue partnering with all segments of the society in ensuring that criminality is defeated in the state.
Lauding the traditional rulers for placing importance on security, she noted that regular interface with them would guarantee enhanced security of Nsit Ubium.
Representatives of the State Security Service (SSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) also graced the event.
Chairman, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area, Hon. Iniobong Orok, was also in attendance.
