• Congratulates new CRAN executives
By Paul Michael, Defence Editor, Abuja
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba has charged journalists and media organisations to be balanced in crime reportage so as to reduce tension across the country.
The IGP gave the charge in a congratulatory message signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi to the newly elected Executives of the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN).
Recall that Mr Olalekan Olabulo of the Tribune Newspaper, was elected President of CRAN along other elected Executive Officials at the Association’s general elections, which was held on Friday 6th May, 2022 in Lagos State.
CSP Adejobi in the statement said that the IGP noted that the new officials have dignified and distinguished themselves in their various media organisations, adding that their election is a recognition of their years of selfless service and commitment to values.
He therefore charged the new executives and members of the association to work closely with the Nigeria Police Force in ensuring a balanced crime reportage in the interest of the country.
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The Statement reads, “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc, congratulates the newly elected President of the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN), Olalekan Olabulo of the Tribune Newspaper, and other elected Executive Officials at the Association’s general elections held on Friday 6th May, 2022 in Lagos State.
“The IGP notes that the new officials are individuals who have dignified and distinguished themselves in their various media fora, adding that the election is a recognition of their years of selfless service and commitment to value. He equally appreciates the outgoing officials led by the immediate past president, Sunday Odita, of the Guardian Newspaper, for their labour at maintaining a friendly mien while carrying out their statutory responsibilities.
“The IGP while assuring of his administration’s commitment to leave no stone unturned in the fight against crimes and criminality in the country, urges the new officials to work collectively and closely with the Nigeria Police Force in ensuring a balanced reportage while the Force collaborates with CRAN for a safe, secured and peaceful country in general.“
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