The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Baba, joins Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, to inaugurate the Police Tactical Operations Centre, PTOC, in Rumuepirikom executed by the Governor.

The PTOC contains state-of-the-art facilities for investigations and tactical operations.

The PTOC, which is designed with a specific focus on the trends of crime in the state, will serve as a base for information and intelligence gathering and specialised deployments to tackle crimes of armed robbery, kidnapping, and other violent crimes.

Baba appreciated Governor Wike for his continual commitment to policing reforms and improvement of police operational structures within Rivers State.

He charged the Commissioner of Police in charge of Rivers State to make effective use of the Centre in tackling crimes and criminality, as well as ensuring the state is safe for all and sundry.

The Police Chief equally seized the opportunity to reiterate the readiness and commitment of the Police Force to incorporate all and sundry into a community and ICT-based policing system towards improved security and public safety in Nigeria.

This is contained in a statement by Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.