By Amieyeofori Ibim, Port Harcourt
In a move that underscores the Nigeria Police Force’s renewed commitment to professionalism and grassroots security, the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, has received 129 newly passed-out Police Constables from the Police Training School (PTS), Calabar.
The brief ceremony, held at the State Police Headquarters, Moscow Road, Port Harcourt, marked a crucial step in reinforcing the command’s manpower and community policing strategy.
According to CP Adepoju, the deployment of the new constables—who are all indigenes of Rivers State—to their respective Local Government Areas aligns with the Inspector-General of Police’s directive to strengthen community policing. By posting officers to their home communities, the Police Command aims to enhance intelligence gathering, public trust, and swift response to local security issues.
“This approach is designed to deepen community collaboration, ensure better understanding of local dynamics, and build confidence between the police and the people,” the CP emphasized.
The Commissioner congratulated the recruits on successfully completing their training, describing their enlistment as “a professional call to serve the nation and humanity.” He urged them to uphold the ethics of the force, warning against indiscipline, corruption, extortion, and human rights violations.
“Any officer found wanting will face severe disciplinary action without hesitation,” Adepoju warned, reiterating the command’s zero tolerance for misconduct.
He encouraged the officers to embody integrity and professionalism, applying the discipline and skills acquired from training to improve service delivery and public confidence in the police.
Adepoju also noted that beyond their initial training, the officers would receive continuous operational and tactical support from the command to enhance their effectiveness on the field. He assured them of his full backing as they settle into their assignments.
The deployment of these new constables is expected to bolster the state’s security architecture, particularly in rural and semi-urban communities where policing gaps often persist.
Security analysts note that the Rivers Command’s initiative reflects a broader national policy shift toward community-oriented policing—one that recognizes the importance of trust, familiarity, and local intelligence in combating crime.
By integrating newly trained constables into the communities they know best, the command aims to not only curb criminal activities but also build sustainable relationships that foster peace and development across the state.
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