The Cross River State Police Command has promised to strengthen security around cocoa-producing communities across the state to protect farmers, investors and other people involved in the cocoa business.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, made the commitment on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, when he received members of the Committee on Cocoa Quality Control, Sensitisation and Development at the Command Headquarters.
The delegation was led by the newly appointed Special Adviser to the Cross River State Governor on Cocoa Produce, Hon. Paul Ndik.
The meeting brought together members of the Police Command Management Team and focused on improving cooperation between the Police, government officials, cocoa farmers and other stakeholders in the sector.
Speaking during the visit, Hon. Paul Ndik called for a stronger relationship between the Police and cocoa-producing communities.
He said improved security and regular engagement with communities were important to protecting cocoa farmers and creating an environment where the sector could grow.
The Special Adviser also stressed the need for stakeholders to work together to address security concerns that could affect cocoa production, movement of produce and investment in the sector.
Responding, CP Ordue assured the delegation that the Police Command would continue to support legitimate economic activities and protect lives and property across the state.
The Commissioner said the Police would work with relevant stakeholders and government agencies to provide a safer environment for cocoa production.
He also highlighted the importance of community partnership, intelligence sharing and early reporting of suspicious activities.
According to him, residents and stakeholders in cocoa-producing communities have an important role to play by providing useful information to security agencies whenever they notice activities that could threaten farmers, investors or their communities.
The Commissioner further assured the cocoa stakeholders that the Command would sustain its collaboration with relevant government agencies and communities to safeguard cocoa-producing areas across Cross River.
The development comes as Cross River continues to position agriculture, including cocoa production, as an important part of its economic activities.
The Police Command said stronger cooperation among security agencies, government officials, farmers and local communities would help reduce criminal activities and create greater confidence for people investing in the cocoa value chain.
The Command's commitment is expected to provide additional support for cocoa farmers and other stakeholders as efforts continue to improve the quality, production and development of cocoa in Cross River State.
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