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IGP seeks public support through community policing to curb criminality
IGP seeks public support through community policing to curb criminality
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Alkali Usman, on Wednesday advocated for public support through community policing, to curb the security challenges in the country.
Usman made the call while declaring open a two-day Training Workshop for Stakeholders of Community Policing, organized for Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara and Jigawa states in Sokoto.
The IGP, represented by Head of Intelligent Unit of the Force Headquarters, AIG Ahmad Sani, reiterated police authority’s commitment on containing internal security.
He said community policing was initiated to address challenging dynamism of crimes, taking its root causes toward enhancing internal security moves.
He noted that the training will equip commissioned officers to be sufficiently guided as well as improve their capacity to ensure successful engagements.
The IGP enjoined officers and community policing engaged personnel to be guided by patriotism not to jeopardize integrity of the force and nation at large.
He added that no fewer than 300 participants were expected from police formations and community members from the states.
Speaking also, Sokoto State Commissioner of Police, Mr Usaini Gumel, described community policing as key to intelligence gathering, while intelligence gathering was key to curtailing insecurity in every society.
“Credible intelligence can only be gathered through collaboration between the police and their host communities,” he said.
He said community policing is rooted in the history of Police service, stressing that Nigeria should adopt the strategy as obtained in the other developed nations.
The commissioner, therefore, solicited the support and collaboration of traditional rulers and other community members in tackling security challenges in the country.
A Resource Person, Mr Ahmad Magaji, underscored the importance of community policing and urged Nigerians to cooperate with law enforcement agencies as they were inadequate to contain challenges.
Magaji described community policing as a major tool in bridging the gap between the police and their host communities.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that different topics were lined up for presentation by resource persons. They included principles of community policing, legal and institutional framework, operational structures and human rights among others.
IGP seeks public support through community policing to curb criminality
Troops intercept 11 youths with donkeys during patrol in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 68 Battalion have intercepted 11 youths during a routine patrol in Mallam Fatori area of Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the interception occurred along the Bulagana–Cheisa axis on April 2 during ongoing clearance operations in the area.
According to the sources, the individuals were found moving in the area with 12 donkeys when they were stopped and briefly interrogated by troops.
The sources added that the youths were later handed over, alongside the animals, to relevant authorities in a neighbouring country for further necessary action.
The military said the patrol was part of sustained efforts to maintain security dominance and prevent exploitation of border communities by criminal elements.
Troops intercept 11 youths with donkeys during patrol in Borno
Troops recover ammunition, logistics items in Kwara patrol operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under the 22 Brigade have recovered ammunition and other logistics items during a fighting patrol in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.
A security source disclosed that the operation was conducted at about 4:00 p.m. on April 2 at Daban Lema, where troops of the brigade, operating from the Patrol Base, encountered signs of suspected terrorist activities in a deserted location.
According to the source, the troops immediately carried out exploitation of the area, leading to the recovery of four rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and one empty PKT ammunition belt link.
Other items recovered include four mobile phones, two head warmers, two small solar panels, and assorted repair tools believed to have been used by the suspected terrorists.
The source added that the recovery indicates the presence and movement of suspected criminal elements within the area, noting that troops have intensified surveillance and patrols to deny them freedom of action.
Troops recover ammunition, logistics items in Kwara patrol operation
Troops foil attack by Criminal Youths, rescue victims, arrest suspects in plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have foiled an attack on residents at Dutse Uku in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
A security source said the troops responded swiftly to a report of sporadic gunshots in the area at about 11:50 p.m. on April 2.
According to the source, upon arrival at the scene, the suspected criminals fled, abandoning their operation due to the prompt intervention of the troops.
He said the troops rescued two victims who sustained gunshot wounds during the incident and immediately evacuated them to a hospital for medical attention.
The source further disclosed that two suspects, dressed in black attire, were arrested at the scene.
Items recovered from the suspects include a cutlass and a knife.
He added that the suspects are currently in military custody and undergoing preliminary investigation, while efforts are ongoing to track down other fleeing members of the group.
Zagazola report that despite heightened security, there has been report of pocket of attacks in some communities.
The source reassured residents of the military’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged the public to continue providing timely information to security agencies.
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