By Henshaw Nyong

Police Mobile Force, Squadron 26, Idoro, Akwa Ibom State, has a new O/C Provost Marshal. She is Cordelia Nwawe, now a Superintendent of Police (SP).

Our findings reveal that SP Nwawe is the first female officer to be in charge of her office at the PMF, Squadron 26.

SP Cordelia Nwawe has made history as the first female Police Public Relations’ Officer (PPRO) in Akwa Ibom State, a role she filled under the 19th 20th and 21st Commissioners of Police in the oil rich State. They were; CP Gabriel Achong, CP Murtala Usman Mani and CP Don Awunah (late).

Later, the affable police officer was posted to Sokoto State, where she became the first PPRO in that state, as well as the first female PPRO at the Federal Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Alagbon. Her dedication to her work and trailblazing achievements make her an inspiration to many women in law enforcement.

However, while in Akwa Ibom, Nwawe bagged several awards from the Media and other revered organizations, the latest being “Akwa Ibom Most Trending Person of the Year”.

Cordelia Nwawe is a Barrister and Solicitor admitted to practice at the Supreme Court of Nigeria. A Master’s Degree holder (Human Resources) from the University of Wales, United Kingdom.

It can be stated emphatically that Nwawe’s professional demeanor and high level of expertise set her apart from her peers, earning her recognition and respect wherever she was posted. Her commitment to excellence has paved the way for other women in law enforcement to follow in her footsteps.

According to a statement by SP Odiko Macdom, the spokesperson for the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, the arrested individuals had been causing fear among residents in Udoette by School Road, Ikot Udoro, and nearby areas due to their criminal activities.

The incident took place in response to a distress call received by the command around 1:50 am last Tuesday regarding an armed robbery. The Quick Response Unit swiftly dispatched officers to the scene.

Upon encountering the police, the criminals engaged them in a firefight. During the exchange of gunfire, two of the notorious robbers sustained fatal injuries, while the police successfully apprehended one individual named Godswill Isaac.

The police recovered various items from the criminals, including four locally made pistols, 15 live cartridges, 2 expanded cartridges, and an iron cutter. Additionally, they found two machetes, one dagger, 2 plasma television sets, a Woofer MP3, an HP computer laptop, 10 Android phones, five smaller phones, N15,750 in cash, and $8.

SP Odiko Macdom noted that several victims have been visiting the Police Command Headquarters in Ikot Akpan Abia for the identification and retrieval of their belongings.

Akwa Ibom State Governor, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, on Thursday 7th September 2023, embarked on an unscheduled inspection of work at the newly constructed Ewet Model Primary School, located at Uruan Street in Uyo, the State Capital.

While on site, the State Chief Executive accompanied by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah went round the different classroom blocks and the administrative office to ascertain the progress of work.

He also directed that the school premises be levelled up to enable the channeling of water out of the premises so as to avoid flooding when it rains.

The primary school project which is handled by GAIS Engineering Construction Company will be the first primary school in Ewet community as before now pupils had to commute to neighboring communities for their primary education.

His Excellency also directed the Hon. Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Idongesit Etiebiet and her Lands and Housing counterpart, Captain Iniobong Ekong, Rtd to follow up with the contractor to ensure that everything is put in place for resumption of academic activities within the month.

An entrance road is also being constructed to grant access to the school from Uruan Street.