…Laments Shortage Of Man Power In The Force
…Says Police Has No Right Searching Peoples Phones
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye
Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Wale Abass, has seek the support of all stakeholders in the state in pinning down crime as security is no longer the business of the police alone.
Mr. Abass, a Philosophy and Political Science degree holder from the University of Lagos, insisted that it is better that if and when you see something; say something as securing the neighbourhood is everyone’s concern and business.
CP Abass who is well acquainted with all nooks and crannies of Delta State having served in the state at three different capacity’s, made the remarks when he played host to the new Executives of Indigenous Correspondents’ Chapel (ICC) Asaba on Tuesday, June 1, 2023.
Addressing the executives of the Indigenous Correspondent Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ, Delta State Council, CP Wale Abass assured of his open door policy, noting that journalists are always welcome as he holds them in a very high esteem as major critical stakeholders in security matters and dissemination of information to the public.
The CP however urged journalists to carry out their reportage with facts and evidence and to as well police the police in order to serve the society well. He called on parents to closely watch and cautioned their wards to shun all criminal vices that could lead to their arrests and prosecution.
He further reiterated the fact that gone are the days when security issues are left solely in the hands of security agents considering the evolution of crimes in the society.
“Crime has actually taken over the whole society. If you look at it, its difficult for a righteous person to survive in an unrighteous environment.
“Due to population explosion, the people have out numbered the police workforce and so, the police alone cannot do it. We need members of the society to assist and collaborate by bringing to my notice were my attention is needed by seeing something, and saying something”.
He appreciated the selfless services of the Force Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe for continually solving issues beforehand and frowned at the attitude of some policemen whi carried out their duties unprofessionally.
According to him, “People are now realizing their rights, not even the CP has any rights to just stop you and demand your phone unless its necessary.”
He also called on the Public to beware of some people in the guise of human rights that are going about taking advantage of people.
Earlier, Chairman of Indigenous Correspondents’ Chapel (ICC) Comr. Kenneth Orusi, thanked the CP for his giant strides in fighting crime tooth and nail in less than a month of his fourth return to the state as CP and for his time considering his ever busy schedule.
He also appealed to the CP to look very discreetly into the issue of cultism in the state at all levels.