The Commissioners of Police in Akwa Ibom and Rivers States have initiated a strategic collaboration aimed at tackling cross-border criminal activities, including piracy, kidnapping, cultism, and other organized crimes.
The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, and his Rivers State counterpart, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, convened a high-level security meeting to enhance inter-state cooperation and reinforce operational effectiveness.
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Akwa Ibom State Command, DSP Timfon John, the engagement focused on strengthening intelligence-led policing and fostering coordinated strategies to address crimes that transcend state boundaries.
The meeting provided a platform for both commands to assess security challenges along their shared borders, identify emerging threats, and develop actionable frameworks for improved collaboration.
Key discussions centered on real-time intelligence sharing, joint tactical operations, synchronized crime prevention strategies, and improved communication among operational units.
Recognizing that criminal elements often exploit jurisdictional gaps to evade law enforcement, both commissioners resolved to eliminate safe havens for such actors.
They agreed to intensify joint patrols, conduct coordinated stop-and-search operations, execute intelligence-driven raids, and maintain continuous surveillance of identified hotspots.
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The collaboration will also target crimes such as armed robbery, illegal arms trafficking, human trafficking, pipeline vandalism, and other activities that threaten public safety in both states.
As part of the agreement, the police commands will institutionalize regular strategic engagements to ensure continuous review of security frameworks, timely intelligence exchange, and rapid response to emerging threats.
The initiative is expected to enhance public safety, improve response times, and strengthen public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force’s capacity to protect lives and property.
Both commissioners emphasized that security is a shared responsibility and called on residents, particularly those in border communities, to remain vigilant and provide timely, credible information to law enforcement agencies.
They assured the public that all information received would be treated with strict confidentiality and professionalism.
The joint effort aligns with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police on proactive policing, inter-agency collaboration, and community-focused security management as key drivers of sustainable peace across the country.
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