According to our source, the security outfit was launched to tackle Eastern Security Network, ESN established by the Leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, IPOB.

However, speaking during the event today, Governor Wike said the security outfit was launched because of his desire to ensure the safety of lives and property in Rivers State.

According to him, “We have made appreciable success in the area of security but we wouldn’t rest on our oars. Personnel of the outfit which comprises of 400 policemen and 200 civil defence personnel have in the last one month been specially trained in relevant skills to ensure they can carry out their duty efficiently.”

“It is obvious security agencies in Rivers State have made significant progress in securing the state  but with C4I we intend to take it a step further by adopting a proactive policing approach and nipping the effort of criminals in the bud.”

“C4i vehicles branded with their Local Government Areas of responsibility have been deployed to each Local Government Area in the state. To further boost our security in the riverine areas,  in the next few weeks the state government would donate a total of fifteen gunboats to the Navy, Army and Police in Rivers State.”

“We appreciate the Inspector General of Police represented by AIG Zone 16, Austin .I. Agbonlahor and other service Commanders that attended the launch.”