The Nigeria Police Command has asked five freed inmates of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS) to take the lead in the crusade to effect a new social order by shunning negative indulgences.
The Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, Zone 13 Headquarters, Ukpo, Anambra State, SP Ihunwo Josephine, collaborated the views of the Divisional Police Officer, Central Police Station, Awka, Veena Leha, during a visit to the State NCS, Amawbia, Anambra State.
They encouraged the five freed inmates, Chekwube Ogbuagu, Izuchukwu Nwosu, Izundu Uche Ebuka Afuba and Chigozie Nkiki to integrate into the society with a positive mindset.
“Reflect on why you were brought here and vow not to come back. Your stay in Prison can change your life for good, so try and learn something to be productive and free from crime”
A Non-Governmental Organisation, ABU Foundation, led by Chief Mmaduaburochukwu Attah, who facilitated the visit and perfected the bail of the inmates, pledged to further empower them for their economic sustainability.
He added that the gesture which had spanned for over six years was to show love to the inmates in tune with his passion to touch the lives of the less privileged.
Representative of the Deputy Controller, NCS, Amawbia, Superintendent O.N. Nzekwe, described the event as remarkable as the inmates had been eagerly waiting for the visit of their benefactor and urged the freed persons to add value to their lives.
Praising Chief Attah for his humanitarian services, SP Ihunwo, noted that the philanthropist had been a worthy friend of the Police, while Superintendent Nzekwe expressed optimism that he would still do more to uplift humanity.
The ABU Foundation also presented some toiletries and light refreshments to the inmates during the visit.
PR/Dominica Nwabufo
