Organisers of Saturday’s protest against the activities of one-chance operators in Port Harcourt will on Wednesday meet with the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, to discuss ways of tackling the menace.
The meeting was confirmed by one of the organisers in a statement issued on Monday.
The protest, which attracted concerned residents, including some who said they had fallen victim to one-chance operators, began at Pleasure Park and proceeded to the Rivers State Government House and the State Police Command.
The protesters used the march to draw the attention of the state government and security agencies to the growing threat posed by one-chance operators and called for urgent action to curb the criminal activities.
At the Government House, the protesters were received by a representative of the state government, who accepted their communique and assured them that it would be forwarded to the appropriate authorities.
The protesters also proceeded to the Rivers State Police Command to meet with the Commissioner of Police but were unable to see him as he was not available at the time. They were, however, assured that the police commissioner would meet with them.
The organisers have now confirmed that the meeting will hold at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Police Headquarters on Moscow Road, Port Harcourt.
“The meeting with the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State is now confirmed for Wednesday by 1:00 PM. Venue: Police Headquarters, Moscow Road, Port Harcourt.”
“If you’re available, please join us. Your presence and support will be highly appreciated. Let’s keep pushing for a safer Port Harcourt,” one of the organisers said.
The meeting is expected to focus on practical measures to address the activities of one-chance operators and strengthen efforts to protect residents and commuters across Port Harcourt.
Concerns over one-chance operations have continued to grow among residents, with victims recounting experiences involving robbery, assault and other forms of criminality.
The organisers are expected to use the meeting to formally present their concerns and push for stronger police action against the perpetrators.
