1st June, 2014
Pedro Ideba, Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Akwa Ibom, said the command prosecuted 50 offenders in the state in the first quarter of the year.
He said the offences bordered on oil theft and destruction of oil installations among others, insisting that the command would not relent in fighting criminal activities in the state.
In an interview with NAN in Uyo on Sunday, he said the command had also curtailed the activities of oil thieves and vandals in the state.
“We have about 50 cases in courts, 38 of them are awaiting the forensic analysis test of the products involved.
“Almost on a daily basis, we make arrests; and we have a synergy with other security agencies in the state to ensure peace and stability in Akwa Ibom.
“We have also successfully stamped out examination malpractice in the state.
“Owners of schools that were noted for encouraging examination malpractice have been arrested and they are facing trials,” he said.
He assured the public that the corps would continue to work in synergy with other security agencies in the state to reduce crimes.