 The Niger police will be combating insecurity in the South-South with a new operation. The acting Inspector General of Police, Usman Al-Khalibaba, has launched Operation Restore Peace in Port Harcourt. This follows recent attacks on police formations in the South-South and the South-East. IGP Al-Khalibaba has asked officers to put in their best, as well as civilians, to work with the police. IGP Al-Khalibaba also says that Operation Restore Peace is the first step in a series of strategic action plans to restore peace across Nigeria. Today's launch of Operation Restore Hope by the Niger police is aimed at this direction and it follows the direction of its President to the Niger police to re-evaluate and replace new operational strategies to stand the type of violence and the success of this agenda, not only in the South-South but across the country. We, as a government and as a people, we continue to believe in the sovereignty of our great nation, Nigeria. And we will continue to support the Niger police force in river states to enable them to achieve all their goals and missions for the protection of all the people living in the Niger state in river states. The IGP also charged its men to fish out the gunmen and those terrorizing the state with the intent to restore peace in the land as the launching of Operation Restore Peace in South-South is the first in the line strategic action plan to restore peace across the country. As you strive to attain peace objective, I challenge you to help us defend ourselves against any armed groups that attempt to attack you. We are fully conscious of our responsibilities as law enforcement officers to protect the life and property of Nigerians. I can assure you that the morale of our upsets and men for the suppression is very high. It will not be business as usual under my watch. And we shall remain focused, firm and operate within the ambits of the law while maintaining a high level of ethical standards and professionalism. To hit the notification button so you get notified about fresh news updates.