By Thompson Yamput
The Commissioner of Police in Kogi, Mr Miller Dantawaye says building of trust between the public and police remains key to intelligence gathering and security.
The commissioner made the remarks on Thursday, when he attended the monthly meeting of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) at the command’s headquarters in Lokoja.
Dantawaye appealed to members of the PCRC and public to view safety as a collective responsibility and contribute meaningfully through intelligence sharing and timely reporting of suspicious behaviours and activities within their neighborhood.
“I want you all to know the importance of building trust between the police and the public as it relates to intelligence sharing, to keep our communities secured from criminal elements.
“We, therefore, urge communities to support ongoing initiatives and participate fully in security-driven programmes of government.
“You should know that security begins with the people, and if you see something, say something. This is because most of the crimes today pass through motor parks, neighborhoods, and markets.”
According to him, the state needs all hands on deck, residents, transport workers, business people to make its communities safer.
He acknowledged PCRC’s contributions to several of the command’s projects and encouraged members to maintain their unwavering commitment to mutual progress.
In response, the Chairperson of PCRC zone 8, Lokoja, Hajiya Rabietu Okute, who is also the Kogi Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, commended the police commissioner for his leadership style and unwavering commitment to the safety of lives and property in the state.
Okute said the open door policy of Dantawaye has enhanced collaboration for effective policing in Kogi.
She promised to continue to support the police force to improve their service delivery to residents of the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting was attended by PCRC executive members across area commands, divisions and local government areas within the state. NAN
