Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare with stakeholders after a security meeting in Uyo, the state capital
A high-level stakeholders meeting has been convened by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command to solicit synergy on how to ensure continued peace and security in the state.
The meeting chaired by the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare was attended by representatives of traditional rulers, religious leaders, market and transport unions, student union, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), community representatives, and members of the Press.
In his address, CP Azare said Akwa Ibom State remains peaceful and secure, noting that the command working closely with sister security agencies has continued to maintain robust patrols, effective surveillance, and intelligence-driven operations throughout the State.
The CP also expressed concern over the recent spread of fake news and unverified security alerts on social media, which he said had the potential to cause panic and undermine public confidence.
Stating that such messages were false, misleading, and must be disregarded, he urged the public to rely solely on verified information from credible security sources.
He emphasized the need for communities to take ownership of security by exposing criminal elements, including those involved in armed robbery, cultism, vandalism, drug peddling, and other unlawful activities. He noted that no community can be truly safe if some residents shield or protect criminals.
CP Azare called on traditional and religious leaders, youth groups, market associations, and civil society organizations to continue working closely with the Police and other agencies to sustain the peaceful environment the state enjoys.
In their separate responses, some of the critical stakeholders such as the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Bishop Chris Nyong, Paramount Ruler of Uyo Local Government Area, Edidiem Okon, Chairman Centre for Human Rights And Accountability Network (CHRAN) Otuekong Franklyn Isong and Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Sunny James, commended the CP and the Command as a whole for the relentless efforts to ensuring peace and security in Akwa Ibom State.
They also made key interventions, observations, and commitment aimed at strengthening security collaboration across the State.
The stakeholders unanimously pledged to strengthen collaboration with the Police Command, improve information sharing and support all initiatives aimed at sustaining peace and security in Akwa Ibom State.
The command assured the public that “it will continue to work tirelessly to protect lives and property and maintain law and order in every part of the state.”
Residents were encouraged to remain vigilant and to report suspicious persons or movements to the nearest police station or any other security agency.
