The Delta State Police Command has affirmed that police officers and media practitioners are like orphans who suffered neglects and aspersions in course of service delivery.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Police Command, DSP Edafe Bright who disclosed this recently in Asaba, described the media an indispensable tools for curbing crimes.
Edafe maintained that the State Chapter of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has remained a strong pillar for the police to lean in the war against insecurity.
While saying that Media Practitioners play crucial part in righting the wrongs of the society, Edafe noted that both the Police and the Media are like orphans, suffering neglect and aspersions in a bid to make sacrifices for the betterment of society.
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According to him, the state commissioner of police, Ari Mohammed Ali, holds the NUJ in high esteem, and would continue to maintain the existing relationship between them.
“The CP sees you as a partner in progress. He can never take you for granted, and that is why he has an open-door-policy for the media at the Command.
“We have the synergy already, and that presupposes that you are part of us. Forget what some of our men do outside, it is the bad orientation that they have chosen for themselves that oftentimes drive their actions.
“But let me assure you that the Police authority is on top of its game to correct the misdemeanours of some of our officers with a view to punishing those who violate the law. We need the NUJ leadership to also join us in correcting these anomalies on all sides. We need a sound society to breed a sound Police Force and other security agencies”, PPRO posited.
In his response, the NUJ Chairman, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu who welcomed the PPRO and his entourage to the Press Centre, said the emergence of Edafe as the command’s PPRO brought balance in news reportage.
“On behalf of the Delta State Council of NUJ, I welcome you to the Press Centre. I thank you immensely for this august visit, and I must confess that we are not taking this for granted.
“We have PPROs before now, but you have proven to be very remarkable and outstanding in your performance. Even the testimonies from our members are enough to positively qualify your person and the personality you have brought into the Public Relations job.
“Thank you for looking for us to make your friends; it is not only Journalists that should be looking for people to make friendship with. You have shown that we are important to your job, I must also accord you same regard as we tag along in this symbiotic relationship.
“The CP has done well in policing Delta and bursting crimes here and there. However, he should work harder to discipline erring officers who are breaking the rules of engagements against the professional lay down of the Police.
“There are a few that are giving the Police a bad name, but when they are not disciplined to serve as deterrent to others, their actions will just end up destroying the image and reputation of the Police institution.
“We are not praying for that because, the Police is highly important for the internal security integrity of our dear country. We will continue to support you and the activities of your office. When you need us, just call on us and we will answer,” the Chairman assured.
