The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali, has expressed appreciation to the government of Imo State for the collaborative efforts of its governor, and the indigenes in stamping out the presence of criminal elements who are bent on breaking down the peace, law and order being enjoyed.
The IGP showed the gratitude when he was at the State Government House in Owerri on on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, as a special guest of honour for the commissioning of Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs), weapons and some vehicles donated to the Imo State Police Command of the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies by the governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma.
The IGP, who was accompanied to the event by the Assistant Inspector General in charge of Zone 9, Isaac Akinmoyede; Commissioner of Police, Imo State, Mohammed Barde; the Force PRO, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi and other staff officers, was received by the governor, top government functionaries, service commanders, traditional rulers and other guests.
In his remarks, Governor Uzodinma expressed his belief in supporting the police and other security agencies in the fight against crimes and criminality, saying that it is pivotal to achieving developmental strides.
The IGP assured that the donated items would be strategically deployed for optimum security within the state, with a view to suppressing the nefarious activities of criminals elements and boosting public safety in the state, and generally, across the country.
