The Ekiti State Police Command has pledged its full support and cooperation to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ekiti State Council, in its campaign to identify fake journalists and curb quackery in the journalism profession across the state.
This was made known today in a press statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ekiti State Command, DSP Abutu Sunday, ANIPR, following a courtesy visit by the NUJ Anti-Quackery Task Force to the Command Headquarters in Ado-Ekiti.
The delegation, led by the Chairman of the Task Force, Comrade Abiodun Olofe, visited the Command to formally intimate the police about its activities and seek cooperation in tackling individuals who impersonate journalists or engage in practices capable of undermining the credibility of the profession.
Receiving the delegation, the Commissioner of Police, CP Falade Adegoroye Micheal, commended the NUJ for its efforts to protect the integrity of journalism and assured the Task Force of the Command’s readiness to collaborate with the Union within the ambit of the law.
Adegoroye said the police would provide necessary support where required, particularly in cases involving criminal impersonation, fraud, intimidation and other unlawful activities.
He also appreciated journalists and media practitioners in Ekiti for their cooperation and professionalism, particularly in disseminating credible information and promoting public awareness on security and crime prevention.
The Commissioner called for the sustenance of the cordial relationship between the police and the media, noting that effective policing requires the cooperation of journalists and other critical stakeholders in keeping the public informed and promoting peace and security.
He urged genuine journalists to continue to uphold the ethics of the profession, while assuring the media of the Command’s open-door policy and continued constructive engagement.
The NUJ delegation, in response, appreciated the Commissioner for the warm reception and commitment to the anti-quackery campaign, pledging continued cooperation with the Police Command in crime prevention and responsible reportage.
