Urge Criminals to repent or be smoked out

The Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Garba Musa Yusuf, has reiterate that he has no place nor tolerance for criminals and corrupt operators within the Lagos operational area and other zones within under his command.

Speaking when members of the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria, AMJON, led by its President, Mr. Kelvin Kagbare, paid him a courtesy visit in his office, the AIG, who received  AMJON warmly (supported by his senior officers and men) was emphatic that enforcing and ensuring that the statutory role of the Police, which is the protection of life and property is non-negotiable.

“We are firmly resolved in carrying out our primary duty which is the protection of life and property.  All citizens and foreign investors in the maritime industry and outside of it are assured that they are safe and their investments secured” the AIG said

The Maritime Police Boss declared that his officers and men are working round the clock to enforce the law and make sure that the ports and access roads are clear and freed of miscreants and other criminal elements who are lurking around the sea ports and terminal areas are denied of access.

“We know that when we deny them access to the ports, they device other means to gain entry into operational areas but we are far smarter and more clever than they could ever be; that is why we are always beating them in their own games”

“The time has come for all criminals and crime inclined deviants to mend their ways, desist from crime and live better lives as crime does not benefit anyone. As a criminologist and the various trainings and experiences I have gained in the art of Policing in Nigeria and other countries, no criminal has anywhere to hide under my watch; they either repent from crime or we shall smoke them out and put them behind bars”

Addressing issues on security on the waterways and highways, the AIG gave kudos to the Inspector General of Police,   Kayode Egbetokun   for resolve in restoring sanity and safety on Nigerian waterways and highways.

Kayode-Egbetokun, Inspector General of Police, Nigeria

“You will agree with me the tremendous progress has been made in the area of safety and security on our waters, especially around the Coastal states. This is because the IGP is very concerned and always ready to supports all efforts and initiatives intended to make sure that those who trade or travel along the waterways are safe”

When asked to comment on the level of collaboration between the Police and other Security Agencies, the AIG maritime said, “Security is the responsibility of all citizens. We as security officers in the Police Force, Army, Navy, Customs and other agencies work closely together to succeed. We share intelligence, we compare notes and cross check findings. No Security agency can work in isolation and succeed, we therefore must of necessity collaborate by working together in all we do”

Maritime Nigeria recalls that cases of flying containers and other criminalities have reduced considerably within Nigeria’s maritime industry giving credence to the words of the AIG and attesting to his efforts and commitment to effective maritime policing.