Police target cultism, political thuggery in UNICAL
The Cross River State Police Command has moved to tackle cultism, political thuggery and other youth-related vices at the University of Calabar (UNICAL). The Commissioner of Police, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, disclosed this yesterday when the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Offiong Offiong, and his management team paid him a visit in his office […] Police target cultism, political thuggery…
The Cross River State Police Command is taking action to combat cultism, political thuggery and other youth-related issues at the University of Calabar (UNICAL). Commissioner of Police Ajo Geoffrey Ordue revealed this yesterday during a visit from UNICAL's Vice Chancellor, Prof. Offiong Offiong, and his team. Ordue announced the establishment of a Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) unit on campus to educate and engage students, focusing on issues like violence, drug abuse and any social vices that could jeopardize student safety.
He urged increased youth engagement ahead of upcoming elections, aiming to curb political and digital thuggery, online incitement and other forms of youth-driven violence. Ordue emphasized the importance of community policing, strategic partnerships and early intervention to tackle emerging security threats before they worsen. He assured UNICAL of the command's commitment to preserving lives and maintaining peace.
Prof. Offiong Offiong welcomed the partnership, pledging the university's ongoing support for maintaining a safe academic environment.
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