The Divisional Police Officer in Etinan CSP Mfon Emem has embarked on tour of communities in an attempt to build confidence among citizens as well as seek partnership with the community in tackling crime. Her tour took her to Mbioto Ekpene Ituen in Southern Iman Ward 5 where she met with the village council and the people on Monday, August 19th 2020 CSP Emem said; “I am here in your midst because the work of security is not successfully done from the office. I have come to identify with my people. We are taking it to the grassroots because we are public servants. She emphasized that without the people there will be no police and called for partnership between the community and the police. “If there are criminals they should relocate because I am coming for them. I don’t call black white. You know yourselves. It is the people that leads a thief to the house. Don’t harbour criminals. Don’t provide cover for criminals. Peace of mind is paramount. All hands must be on deck to provide...

Youths President Ndon Eyo II . Drugs and Substance Abuse: Negative Effects; How to Combat them. Drugs and Organize Crime are Twins Brothers. Researchers have shown that people who were once nice and loving before attempting drugs, would most likely be an opposite of their behavior once they started to abuse drugs.  Because extremely Addictive, and the strong desire for drugs at all times, the tendency of getting them at all cost will push the abusers in to criminality in other for them sustain their addiction.  What that means is that they wouldn't mind going into crime so long as the get the money to buy these drugs,  There's no crime that's too much to commit drugs Addict.  From Petty theft to armed robbery to kidnapping an even cultist.  There is no positive Effects  of Abusing Drugs rather the negative effects of drug abuse is endless, I will state just eight negative effects of drugs abuse. 1. Health problems: Substance abuse can lead to various health...

From the word go, violent has never given birth to a good child. Violent is like adding salt to an injury. Since one can never fight fire with fire and get a good result, so using violence to solve any injustice is in itself a counterproductive. unfortunately this has been the method used by so many people, groups and society to solve problems or correct injustice and these always brings no problem.   Violence: concepts and examples What is violence? Violence is a complex concept.  Violence is often understood as the use or threat of force that can result in injury, harm, deprivation or even death. It may be physical, verbal or psychological.  The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines violence as "intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, that either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment or deprivation".  Pro...

FROM THE POLICE HEADQUARTERS THIS MORNING  Reported by our Uyo Correspondence: Abraham Timothy It was end of the road on Tuesday for two robbery gang members who robbed Uyo residents at Udoette by School Road, Ikot Udoro and its environs, as they met their waterloo in a gun battle with the Police. Another member of the gang, one Godswill Ntieno Isaac, was however lucky to have been picked up alive. Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olatoye Durosinmi announced this today in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Odiko Macdon. He said the Police were responding to a distress call at about 1:50am, last Tuesday when operatives of Quick Intervention Unit proceeded to the scene and on sighting the Police, the hoodlums engaged them in a gun duel. The Police chief said items recovered from the criminals include, 4 Locally made Pistols, 15 Live Cartridges, 2 Expanded Cartridges and one Iron Cutter. Others are, two Machetes, one dagger, 2 Plasma Television s...

  Building a Fortress: Designing an Effective Community Security System Creating a secure and safe community is a top priority for everyone. Whether it's a gated community, a small village, or a large city, security is the backbone of a thriving community. Building a fortress may sound like a daunting task, but with the right tools and strategies, it's possible to create an effective community security system that can keep your neighborhood safe from harm. In this post, we will be discussing how to design a security system that works for your community's unique needs. From installing CCTV cameras and sensors to hiring security personnel and implementing community watch programs, we will cover everything you need to know to build a fortress that will keep your community safe and secure. 1. Understanding the importance of community security Understanding the importance of community security is crucial in today's world. As the saying goes, "safety first." A secur...