BY JOEL GRANDBALL
THE newly posted Area Commander, Police Area Command, Ughelli, Mr. Aliyu Shaba has appealed to members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ughelli Correspondents’ Chapel, to join hands with him in reducing crime.
Shaba made the appeal when the union paid him a courtesy visit at his office. Speaking during the visit, he said “I am honoured by this visit as it will strengthen the relationship between the NUJ and the Ughelli Area Command in crime fighting.
“I am here to collaborate with corporate bodies like the NUJ to fight crime and chase criminals from Ughelli North and its environs.
“We did this at Ovwian and Ekpan Divisions when I was a DPO, and now we will do the same in Ughelli Area Command, so that our people can sleep with their eyes closed.
“Warri is a bigger city than Ughelli, but the crime rate in Ughelli and environs is much higher than that of Warri, and we will not allow that to continue.
“I want to assure you that we will do our best, and in the course of doing our job, if any of my officers misbehave, don’t hesitate to contact me for disciplinary action.”
Earlier, the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ughelli Correspondents’ Chapel, Comrade Sunday Apah, had stated that the visit was to congratulate ACP Shaba on his new appointment.
He noted that his appointment as ACP of the Ughelli Area Command is a significant responsibility that comes with both challenges and opportunities.
According to him, “As journalists, we recognize the vital role that law enforcement plays in ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of our communities.
“The relationship between the media and the police is crucial in fostering transparency, accountability, and effective communication.
