Security is everybody’s business, Police

The Nigeria Police Force is calling on citizens to actively participate in ensuring collective security by utilizing provided emergency lines and communication channels to report crimes. Coordinating Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Ishyaku Mohammed, stressed that security is a shared responsibility, stating the police cannot secure communities alone without public support.

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Security is everybody’s business. The Police alone cannot secure our communities without the active support and participation of the people.

During a stakeholders' engagement in Lokoja, Kogi State, DIG Mohammed, representing the Inspector-General of Police, met with traditional rulers, community leaders, and representatives from various organizations. He emphasized that the state belongs to everyone and will not be surrendered to criminals, but this objective requires community involvement.

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This state belongs to all of us. We cannot and will not surrender it to criminals, kidnappers, armed robbers, cultists, drug traffickers, terrorists, or any other elements that threaten our peace and security. But we cannot achieve this objective alone. We need your support.

Mohammed highlighted that effective security strategies must involve the people and communities they are designed to protect. He called upon traditional and religious leaders to promote peace and good values, parents to pay closer attention to their children, and youth groups to become partners in crime prevention. Community leaders are urged to act as the police's eyes and ears.

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There is no better security strategy than one that involves the people and communities it is designed to protect. Every family, every village, every ward, every community and every institution has a role to play.

"Prevention is always better than reaction," Mohammed stated, underscoring that information is the most potent weapon against crime. He encouraged citizens to report suspicious movements, strange faces, and unusual gatherings, noting that even seemingly insignificant information can be vital in preventing serious incidents like kidnappings, armed robberies, or terrorist attacks and ultimately saving lives.

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The Nigeria Police Force has provided emergency lines and communication channels. I urge every citizen to make use of them.