He said this when the new leadership of the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Abia, paid him a courtesy visit on Tuesday.
Reports that the zone comprises Imo, Ebonyi and Abia.
Uzuegbu said that he would evoke the full weight of the law on anyone found breaching public peace.
He assured that officers and men of the command, in synergy with sister security agencies, would continue to ensure the security of lives and property of residents in the zone.
The AIG who described media practitioners as critical stakeholders in the society, tasked them on ethical reporting.
He urged them to use their noble profession to engender peace and unity in the society for the good of all.
He solicited the cooperation of the media, while pledging the willingness of the command in the zone to work in harmony with journalists as partners in progress.
Earlier, the newly elected chairman of the chapel, Mr Steve Oko, said that the purpose of the visit was to familiarise with the police hierarchy in the zone.
Oko explained that it was to foster a harmonious relationship between the police and media practitioners.
He highlighted the need for collaboration between the zone and the press, adding that the police should always see media practitioners as partners in progress.
“Media practitioners have both moral and constitutional responsibility to hold leaders accountable to the people,” he said.
Oko commended the police for their sacrifices towards securing lives and property and urged them not to relent.
He however harped on the need for security operatives on duty particularly at checkpoints to be more vigilant so as not to put their lives at risk.
The chairman also urged the police authorities to checkmate any form of misconducts among their officers and men to boost their public image.
Further reports that other members of the chapel executive and stakeholders were present during the courtesy visit. (NAN)
