By Thompson Yamput
A delegation of Council of Ulama in Kogi on Tuesday visited the new State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, and offered prayers for the peace and unity in the State.
Mall. Zakariya Zak, the Council’s Public Relations Officer and Spokesman, said that the visit was aimed at strengthening community relations, fostering dialogue, and offering prayers for peace and security of live and property.
Zak lauded Dantawaye’s unwavering commitment to improving the state security architecture.
He further highlighted the group’s commitment to promoting peaceful coexistence, resolving conflicts, and supporting law enforcement efforts through alternative dispute resolution.
The Spokesman expressed gratitude for the Command’s cooperation in addressing community disputes and acknowledged their role in ensuring stability.
He disclosed that the council had engaged in various activities within and outside the State in the interest of maintaining peace, law and order.
According to him, the council’s mission has always been to promote harmony, mediate in conflicts, and support those in need through charitable initiatives.
“We appreciate the synergy between the Police and the Council, which has helped to resolved some critical issues, including religious disputes and community crises.
“This is why we pray for you, the CP, that under your leadership, peaceful coexistence will be further enhanced, and that you will leave behind a legacy of unity and security in Kogi state, ” he said.
In his response, Dantawaye expressed appreciation for the visit and the prayers offered, while acknowledging the role of religious leaders in fostering peace.
The CP said that he always emphasised the need for religious leaders to pray for security agents, stressing that personally, he was guided by prayers in all his decisions.
Dantawaye assured that the Police command values the collaboration with religious and community leaders.
He maintained that security is not just the responsibility of the men in uniform, but a collective effort of stakeholders.
The CP commended the role of the council as religious leaders in conflict resolution and community engagement.
He encourage the Council to also educate the public on the importance of providing security agencies with the accurate and timely information, saying that ” intelligence gathering is key to maintaining law and order.”
Dantawaye, who acknowledged the challenges being faced in ensuring peace and security, but assured the delegation of his unwavering commitment to justice and fairness. (ephemeralnews.com.ng)
