Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has advised the newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, to focus on maintaining public peace and security while avoiding politically motivated activities.
During a courtesy visit by Adepoju at the Government House in Port Harcourt, Governor Fubara emphasized the importance of putting the interests of Rivers State residents above all else.
He specifically cautioned the new CP against attending clandestine meetings, which could undermine the neutrality of his office.
Fubara said, “Your duty is to work closely with the government and other security agencies to ensure law and order, and to protect the lives and properties of Rivers people. You must remain apolitical and avoid nocturnal meetings that may compromise your position as a neutral force.”
The governor also charged Adepoju with tackling two critical security challenges in the state: cultism and kidnapping, especially in boundary communities.
He highlighted that these issues are negatively affecting schools and the broader community. Fubara called for a strategic approach to combat these threats and reduce their impact on the state’s youth.
Acknowledging the importance of collaboration, Governor Fubara reassured the new CP of his administration’s full support.
He stressed that the success of the police in maintaining peace and security would be a reflection of both the government’s support and the CP’s professionalism.
Adepoju, for his part, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the people of Rivers State. He assured the governor that his team would work innovatively to tackle the state’s security issues.
He emphasized the importance of strengthening intelligence gathering and enhancing response mechanisms, while maintaining an apolitical stance and fostering trust with the community.
In a related development, Governor Fubara and CP Adepoju decorated two officers with their new ranks of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).
The officers, Anthony Peter, the Governor’s Personal Security Officer, and John Wakama, Provost Marshal of Government House, were both promoted from Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP 1) to DSP.
The short ceremony, attended by the officers’ wives, took place after the courtesy visit at the Government House.
