As part of its corporate social responsibility, a non-governmental organization, known as Brothers Across Nigeria International, at the weekend commissioned a new female cell and renovated a police station in Imo State.
The president of the Imo State chapter of the organization, Chukwuemeka Andrain Nwokeji said the NGO built a brand new female cell and renovated the New Owerri Division Police Station.
He said, “We changed everything around the cell, the louvres, the ceilings and made it a first-class female cell.
He extolled the national president of the NGO, Dr Anthony Mark, for the approval of the project, explaining that the decision to construct a female cell facility and renovate parts of the office complex was a way of supporting the police and giving back to society.
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“In the coming days, we will continue to support the police in the work they are doing in the society. This year, we decided to make the female cell of the station and we commend the commissioner of Police for the efforts he is making in ensuring the security of lives and property and order in the state.
“Apart from what we have done for the police, we also support prison inmates, hospitals and schools to give them a lifeline.”
He also assured that the organization would ensure the continued maintenance of the facility.
Nwokeji said, “We applauded the police for their dedication to protecting lives and property and combating crime. We pledged the organization’s ongoing support to the force in their efforts to maintain law and order.”
The Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Aboki Danjuma, lauded the association for supporting the police in providing conducive cell for the female inmates.
Danjuma said, “We are happy with what you have done and we will ensure that we make use of it very well.
“This is the third project I am commissioning since I came to Imo. You have invested in the right place. Your resources are not wasted.”
The Divisional Police Officer, New Owerri Division Police Station, CSP Abiden Salawu commended the group for the project and noted that the officers are happy and will continue to ensure the project is protected and put into good use.
Salawu said, “Strong partnership between police and the community is a viable strategy to fighting crime. Report any suspicious movement to the police because we cannot do it alone. We need collaborative efforts in combating crime and the motivation received today will go a long way to enhance the work of the police.”
