The Crime Reporters Association Of Nigeria (CRAN) Akwa Ibom Chapter, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 consoled the Akwa Ibom State Police Command over the death of CP Waheed Ayilara, who passed recently.
The Akwa Ibom CRAN State Chairman, Solomon Okpo, of The Evangelist newspaper, described the death of CP Ayilara as tragic and a collosal loss to the state command and Nigeria’s security architecture.
He said the State witnessed a downward trajectory in criminality through increased fight against criminality, under the deceased, even as he prayed for the repose of his soul.
He prayed for fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss and God’s protection over the command.
Responding, ACP in charge of Administration, Asuquo Ebong, appreciated Akwa Ibom Crime Reporters for their concern and prayers, solicited for continued support and collaboration by ways of crime reporting.
According to him, the late Police Boss was not just a commissioner, but a father and mentor, whose whose death will leave a painful scar in the mind of the command.
”’ I’m yet to overcome the shock and embrace the reality that he is dead. He was friendly, jovial and inspiring. I will not forget him in a hurry” said ACP Ebong.
Okpo afterwards signed the condolence register on behalf of Akwa Ibom State CRAN.
Members present during the condolence visit were: Raymond Ekpe, Idorenyin Umoren, Uduak Akai, Paulinus Nta, and Mfonobong Ukpong. They were accompanied by the Command Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, ASP Timfon John. | SituationReport