Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Police Command, CP BABA MOHAMMED AZARE has met with scrap dealers across the State to address the rising concerns of vandalism of government and private properties.
The meeting held at the command’s Headquarters in Uyo is targeted at finding a lasting solution to curb theft and sale of stolen or vandalized items to scrap dealers.
During his address, CP AZARE reiterated the commitment of the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor UMO ENO in tackling the growing concerns of some criminal elements that hide under the guise of being scrap dealers and scavengers.
The CP assured the dealers that the Akwa Ibom State Police Command would intensify efforts to arrest and prosecute those involved in such criminal activities.
The Commissioner indicated that some unscrupulous individuals vandalize public infrastructure, such as transformers, Electrical cables and sell them to scrap dealers, as he noted the crucial role of scrap dealers in addressing the menace.
In his response, the Chairman, Scrap Dealers Association, Comrade C. Ejimadu who was represented by the Legal Adviser, Scrap Dealers Association of Nigeria Akwa Ibom State chapter, Barrister CHIDI ANYANWU, commended the Commissioner of Police for the proactive engagement.
He pledged that the association would sensitize its members to desist from buying stolen or vandalized items and work collaboratively with the police to uphold the law.
