Rivers Has Made Investments to Upgrade Security Infrastructure, Says Wike

Ernest Chinwo Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has stated that his administration has made more investments in the upgrade of security infrastructure than any other state government in the country.

Speaking at the Government House, Port Harcourt yesterday when he received doctors on security awareness trek following the killing of their colleague by criminals, Wike said he remains committed to security of lives and property in the state.

Represented by the Chief of Staff, Chukwuemeka Woke, the governor said crime and criminality have drastically reduced in the state because of the administration’s investments

He, however, said every society has security issues, pointing out that despite the reduction in insecurity, crime has not been totally eliminated.

He said: “The Wike administration is committed to the security of every person living and doing business in the state. That is why we have made massive investments in security.

“I challenge any state with alternative facts to come forward and declare. We will continue to support security agencies to make the state more secure.”

He commiserated with the doctors on the killing of their colleague, pointing out that the administration would work with security agencies to bring the criminals to justice.

Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association, Rivers State, Dr. Datonye Alasia, said they were on a peaceful march to draw the attention of security agencies and the state government on the death of a doctor who lost her life to kidnappers.

He said the state health sector would be troubled if health professionals are under threat from criminals.