IG seeks police, community partnership to secure Nigeria
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- The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, emphasized that effective security in Nigeria hinges on strong collaboration between the police and communities.
- Represented by DIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, the IG highlighted the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) as a vital pillar of community-oriented policing.
- He stressed that security is a shared responsibility and called for renewed commitment to community engagement and public trust to build peaceful and resilient communities.
The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has underscored the critical need for robust police-community partnerships to achieve effective security across Nigeria. Speaking at the 42nd anniversary celebration of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) in Abuja, represented by Deputy Inspector General of Police Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, the IG stressed that security is not solely the police's mandate but a shared duty requiring active citizen involvement.
Security is not the responsibility of the police alone. It is a shared duty, one that thrives when citizens and law enforcement work hand in hand.
The PCRC was lauded as an enduring pillar of community-oriented policing, instrumental in building trust between law enforcement and the public. The IG acknowledged the committee's legacy in fostering collaboration, providing support during crises, and advocating for safer neighborhoods. He emphasized that the future of policing and national security is intrinsically linked to deeper collaboration, smarter engagement, and stronger community participation, asserting that no policing strategy can succeed without public trust and involvement.
Your legacy is written in countless acts of service, the bridges you have built between communities and the police, the trust you have nurtured in moments of tension, the support you have provided in times of crisis and the advocacy you have championed for safer neighbourhoods.
Looking ahead, the Inspector General urged for a renewed commitment to community engagement and enhanced public trust. He envisions a future of safe, resilient, and peaceful communities built on continuous dialogue between the police and the citizens they serve. The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to a policing model that is proactive, intelligence-driven, technology-enabled, and community-rooted, but this vision can only be fully realized with the active participation and trust of the populace.
The future we envision, a future of safe, resilient and peaceful communities, will require renewed commitment to community engagement, stronger involvement, enhanced public trust and continuous dialogue between the police and the people we serve.
The police boss also encouraged the PCRC to embrace innovation, including new ideas, technologies, and partnerships that align with the evolving realities of modern policing. Assuring the committee of the Nigeria Police Force's unwavering support, he expressed confidence that together, they can advance community-oriented policing and foster a nation where every citizen feels safe, valued, and protected. This collaborative approach is seen as essential for tackling the diverse security challenges facing the country.
The PCRC must continue to evolve, embracing new ideas, new technologies and new partnerships that reflect the realities of modern policing.
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