AKSG Concludes Plans To Station Naval Base At Ibeno Creek

Akwa Ibom State Government has concluded plans to establish a naval base at the disputed Stubb Creek in Ibeno Local Government Area to tackle security breaches along the coastal communities in the state.
Speaking during a ministerial briefing at Government House, Uyo, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Waterways, General Koko Essien, stated that Pastor Umo Eno was committed to maintaining security across the 31 local government areas in the state and coastal communities.
Essien, who was with the Commissioner of Information, Hon Aniekan Umanah, disclosed that the Governor has also established a Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) in Nsit Ubium Local Government Area to prepare for any emerging security challenges in the state.
“Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) is a specialised branch of the Nigeria Police created to combat terrorism, insurgency, and violent crime across the country, including prevention of terrorist plots, protection of critical infrastructures, handling of hostage situations.
“In recognition of the emerging threats across the country as it relates to these vices, the administration sought an approval from Force headquarters to establish a CTU Base in the state. Construction of the Base is ongoing”, he said.
According to the Commissioner, other security institutions established by Governor Eno to boost internal security in the state include Air Force Base, Ibom Community Watch, informal integration of Village youth presidents 2273 villages and expansion of existing security apparatus.
“Pastor Umo Eno recently approved the addition of the Village Youth Presidents across the 2272 gazetted villages to the informal security architecture of the state.
“This structure will support with intelligence, early warning, and protection of critical public assets within the communities, understanding that they manage the youth of their communities, and have visibility on arrivals and departures within their communities”, Umanah said.