Cross River CP. Gyogon Grimah commends protesters for peaceful conduct

Cross River State Commissioner of Police Gyogon Augustine Grimah has sued for peace and called for an end to the ongoing #EndBadGovernance nationwide protest.

He made the call in a press release made available by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Irene Ugbo while lauding the peaceful demonstration in the State for the past two days.

Grimah said the Command acknowledges and commends the collective effort and cooperation of Cross Riverians, traditional and religious institutions, hoteliers, market associations, transport unions, youth groups, student unions, the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), corporate bodies, other security agencies, media houses, the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), and the dedicated police personnel of the command for the synergy and unwavering support recorded so far.

The Police Boss assured that in line with the principles of equity, fairness, and justice especially in the context of 21st-century policing, the Command remains resolute in its commitment to proactively discharge its duties.

He harped on the importance of security consciousness among the public and encouraged citizens to report any suspicious activities or unfamiliar individuals in their areas to the Police or other security agencies as security is everybody’s business.

The release read: “The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP Grimah, PSC, FCAI, extends his heartfelt appreciation to the residents of Cross River State for their peaceful and lawful conduct during the recent “End Bad Government” protest, despite the perceived threats of violence.

“CP Grimah urges all residents to continue their lawful activities without fear and to disregard any malicious, misleading, and unfounded information circulating for personal gain. He emphasizes the importance of security consciousness among the public and encourages reporting any suspicious person to the police.

By: Emmanuel Archibong
(Snr. Reporter)