The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has assured of a cordial working relationship with the Conference of Online Publishers in Akwa Ibom State (COOPA).
The assurance was handed down by the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Odiko Macdon, when he received in audience, the leadership of COOPA, at the Police Headquarters, Ikot Akpan Abia, Uyo, on Wednesday.
The Police Spokesman said the Command remains committed to fighting crime in the State but called on COOPA to assist in curbing misinformation and disinformation in Akwa Ibom.
While commending the Akwa Ibom State Government for providing logistics support to security agencies, the PPRO further lauded COOPA for dutifully coordinating the activities of Online Publishers and assured of close partnership with the group toward a peaceful Akwa Ibom.
Earlier, the Chancellor of COOPA and leader of the delegation, Mr. Utitofon Ukpong, had requested the involvement of registered Online Publishers during media briefings by the Command.
Ukpong thanked the PPRO for the warm reception accorded his team and promised that the group will deploy its professional services to assist the Police carry out its duties.
The visit was part of COOPA’s familiarisation tour to security agencies, professional bodies and sister groups in the State.
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