By Samuel Sunday
The Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, CP Joseph Eribo, has described journalists as critical partners in sustaining peace and security in the state, saying their support has contributed to a society “where people can sleep with both eyes closed.”
The Police boss made this known on Tuesday while interacting with newsmen in Ado-Ekiti, the State capital.
He commended members of the press for their professionalism, cooperation, and consistent support of police activities.
Eribo, specifically appreciated journalists for their responsible reportage and constructive engagement, noting that the relationship between the police and the media is not about rivalry but who gets information first in the interest of the public.
According to him, the Ekiti Police Command maintains an open-door policy, adding that officers are always encouraged to grant journalists access to verified information.
The CP further highlighted a major humanitarian success recorded by the Command, where a young lady who stole a newborn baby was tracked, and the child was recovered and reunited with the parents within 24 hours, a development that brought relief and public confidence.
The Commissioner also carried out the decoration of four newly promoted officers comprising three male officers and one female officer who are; CSP Adeniran, Akinwumi CSP Ofanson Vincent, CSP Ogunleye Kehinde, CSP Falade Sesan Reuben.
Congratulating the newly promoted officers, Eribor urged them to see their promotion as a call to greater responsibility, discipline, and commitment to duty.
He thanked God that no police officer was killed in the line of duty during the period under review and again acknowledged journalists for their consistent support of the Command’s activities.
CP Eribo concluded by reaffirming the Police Command’s commitment to sustaining peace in Ekiti State and strengthening its partnership with the media.
In his brief remark, the Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ekiti State Council, Comrade Kayode Babatuyi thanked the Police Command for maintaining cordial relationship with journalists.
He described the collaboration between the police and the media as healthy and progressive, assuring the Command of continued professional support from journalists in the state.
