Police seek stronger community partnership to tackle crime in Kwara

The Nigeria Police Force is calling for enhanced collaboration with residents of Kwara State to strengthen community policing initiatives and improve intelligence gathering efforts aimed at tackling crime. Deputy Inspector-General Isyaku Mohammed, who oversees the Department of Training and Development and coordinates the North-Central Zone, made this appeal during an operational inspection tour of the Kwara State Police Command in Ilorin.

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The visit is aimed at assessing the security situation, communicating the policy direction of the Inspector-General of Police and obtaining feedback from critical stakeholders. Community policing, timely intelligence sharing and mutual trust between the Police and the public remain essential to preventing crime and sustaining peace.

During a strategic conference with senior police officers and a forum with critical stakeholders, DIG Mohammed stressed that community policing, timely intelligence sharing, and mutual trust are essential for crime prevention and maintaining peace. He stated that the visit's purpose was to assess the state's security situation, communicate the Inspector-General of Police's policy direction, and gather feedback from stakeholders.

Mohammed also commended stakeholders, including members of the media, for their ongoing support of the police. He urged them to maintain their partnership in security efforts. Participants at the forum acknowledged the positive synergy between the police and the public, which they believe has contributed to improved security across Kwara State. However, they also highlighted the need for increased manpower and operational resources for the police force.

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We appreciate stakeholders and members of the media for their continued partnership and urge them to maintain their support for ongoing security efforts.

Retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police Adisa Bolanta reinforced the DIG's message, stating that effective policing is impossible without community cooperation, as security is a collective responsibility. Representing Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Senior Special Assistant on Security Muyideen Aliyu praised the dedication of Kwara State Police Command officers.

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Effective policing requires the active support of the community because security is a collective responsibility.