PHOTOS: IG visits Fubara, pledges stronger police support in Rivers

The Inspector-General of Police, IG Olatunji Disu and Rivers State Government, Siminalayi Fubara at Government House, Port Harcourt. Photo: NPF

The Inspector-General of Police, IG Olatunji Disu, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Rivers State Government to maintain law and order and promote peace and security across the state.

Disu gave the assurance on Tuesday, during a courtesy visit to Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, at Government House, Port Harcourt.

The visit marked a homecoming for the police chief, who previously served as Commissioner of Police in Rivers State in 2024.

According to a statement posted by the Nigeria Police Force on X, “the visit provided an opportunity to strengthen the existing partnership between the police and the state government.”

Disu reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to sustained collaboration with the Rivers State Government and relevant stakeholders to safeguard lives and property, maintain public order and promote peaceful coexistence.

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The police chief also emphasised the importance of cooperation between security agencies and government authorities in addressing security challenges and ensuring public safety.

The engagement forms part of efforts to strengthen institutional relationships and improve coordination between the Nigeria Police Force and the Rivers State Government.

The visit underscores the importance of sustained cooperation among security agencies, government institutions and other stakeholders in promoting peace and stability in Rivers State.

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