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Rivers Community Residents Applaud New DPO
Barely one month after the arrival of Aluu Divisional Police Officer (DPO), CSP Udo Akpan at the Aluu Police Division, unusual accolades are pouring in following what the residents of the community describe as result-oriented approach adopted by the DPO.
Some of the residents who bared their minds while speaking with newsmen said CSP Akpan remains one of the few refined officers whose performamce in the few weeks speaks volumes.
One of the residents, Obinichi Worlu said the efforts of the new DPO just one month after have yielded positive results in the area.
Worlu,Commander of Aluu OSPAC noted the confidence of the people on the new DPO following his new approach which he said has reduced crime to the barest minimum.
Also, one Innocent Amadi, a business operator expressed delight over the way the new DPO has handled his duty which everyone in the area can attest to.
Amadi said although different officers had been posted to the Division, this particular one means well for the people.
Another resident, Chinelu Mbamalu described him as an officer with over capacity and zeal to deliver and sanitise the area.
“We, the people can experience the new dawn in the security situation of the place, there is a big difference, ’’ he said.
One Oliver Mpi said the new DPO deserves commendation for fighting crime to a standstill, adding that since he came, the bad boys have been on the run, bearing in mind that it is no longer business as usual.
Jude Ifeanyi called for total support to him to enable him succeed in the fight against crime.
Ifeanyi said the DPO’s total commitment, passion and professionalism have rekindled the confidence of the people on the police.
Mary Ojale said the renewed hope in the police and the people’s relationship with the police has improved tremendously following the DPO’s exploits.
Chief Willy Nwegwu , a hotel owner admitted reduction of crime which gives room for free operation of business even late at night .
Chief Willy Aluu and its environs has witnessed tremendous peace and social harmony since CSP Akpam took over ,saying issues of security threats no more exist
Ifeoma Ihua ,school proprietress noted crime has drastically be curtailed for the past one month or there about .We enjoy the security trend at Aluu where my school located .The school management and pupils are comfortable with the orderliness ,urging who ever that is responsible to it to remain resolute
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has called on Nigerians to reject silence in the face of extrajudicial killings and other abuses of human rights.
Soyinka stressed that accountability and civic courage remain essential to rebuilding public confidence in the nation’s institutions.
He made the call during the 28th Wole Soyinka Lecture held in Port Harcourt, last Friday as part of activities marking his 92nd birthday.
The lecture, themed “Reclaiming the Nigerian State through Accountability, Justice and Civic Courage,” drew participants from different sectors of society.
The renowned playwright and human rights advocate said the country’s greatest tragedy was not only the unlawful killings carried out by state and non-state actors, but also the silence that often follows such incidents, allowing perpetrators to evade justice.
According to him, indifference by citizens to abuses of power and violations of fundamental human rights has contributed to the persistence of extrajudicial killings and other forms of injustice across the country.
Soyinka said he dedicated this year’s lecture to victims of unlawful killings, noting that the event was intended to honour individuals who had lost their lives as a result of failures within the justice system and society’s inability to protect the sanctity of human life.
He stressed that the lecture was dedicated to what he described as the basic unit of every society – the human being, and urged Nigerians to place greater value on human dignity irrespective of ethnicity, religion or social status.
The Nobel Laureate recalled several incidents of violence, including the fatal shooting and killing of a young man in Ugheli in Delta State by a police officer, and the mob killing of Deborah Yakubu in Sokoto State sometime ago, lamenting that many of those responsible are yet to face justice.
He expressed concern that some perpetrators of violent crimes had openly admitted their actions without fear of prosecution, describing such situations as evidence of serious failures within the nation’s justice system.
Soyinka maintained that when justice is delayed or denied, public confidence in state institutions continues to erode, thereby encouraging further violations of human rights.
Responding to critics who accuse him of promoting religious or ethnic divisions whenever he spoke on such issues, Soyinka dismissed the allegations and pointed out that his advocacy has always centred on the protection of human life and the rule of law.
He urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and continue demanding justice in cases of alleged extrajudicial killings, including the recent shooting of a young man by a police officer, stressing that every life deserves equal protection under the law.
The literary icon also recalled an earlier pledge by a past incoming president to make public the files relating to unresolved assassinations and extrajudicial killings, questioning the status of the promised investigations.
He challenged citizens to continue asking questions about unresolved cases, insisting that justice, accountability and respect for human dignity are indispensable to building a peaceful, democratic and inclusive Nigerian society.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has clarified that there was no fire at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, contrary to its earlier advisory.
Earlier yesterday, FAAN had announced that a fire incident had occurred at Terminal 2 of the nation’s busiest airport, and assured that its Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Service had been deployed to contain the situation.
There were also reports that activities were briefly disrupted at the airport yesterday after smoke was seen inside parts of the terminal.
Videos circulating online showed passengers kept standing outside the terminal while firefighters responded to the incident.
However, in an update issued less than two hours later by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, and posted on FAAN’s official X handle, the authority said preliminary findings showed that the smoke seen at the terminal was caused by the discharge of the facility’s FM-200 fire suppression system.
“Further to our earlier advisory regarding the incident at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) wishes to provide the following update,” the statement read.
“Preliminary findings indicate that there was no fire at the terminal. The smoke observed within the affected area resulted from the discharge of the terminal’s FM-200 fire suppression system. The reason for the activation of the fire suppression system is currently being investigated,” FAAN stated.
The authority said normal operations had resumed at the terminal while investigations were ongoing to determine the cause of the incident.
“Normal operations have since resumed at the terminal, while detailed investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the incident,” the statement added.
The authority thanked passengers, airlines, airport users and other stakeholders for their understanding and cooperation.
FAAN appreciated the understanding and cooperation of passengers, airlines, airport users and all stakeholders, and reiterated its commitment to the safety and security of all airport operations.