Police Launch Violent Crime Response Unit In Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command on Saturday launched the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) in line with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu.

The Command also inaugurated members of the VCRU Civilian Oversight Board, a body established to checkmate the activities of operatives of the unit.

The two exercises, which was held at the VCRU headquarters, Aluu in Ikwerre local government area of the state, was attended by representatives of the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Air Force, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

Also in attendance  were representative of the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Navy and members of th...