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IGP seeks public support through community policing to curb criminality

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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.

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Residents Repel Bandit Attack in Sokoto, Neutralise One Assailant

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Residents Repel Bandit Attack in Sokoto, Neutralise One Assailant

By: Zagazola Makama

Residents of Achida community in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State have successfully repelled a bandit attack, in what has been described as a rare display of coordinated community self-defence.

Security and local sources said the incident occurred when armed bandits stormed the community, but were met with stiff resistance from residents and local vigilante groups who mobilised quickly to confront the attackers.

The villagers reportedly engaged the assailants directly, forcing them to retreat after a brief confrontation.

During the encounter, one of the suspected bandits was neutralised by the community defence group, while others fled with possible injuries.

The sources commended the courage and unity of the residents, particularly the vigilante members, for their swift response in defending their community against the attack.

Security authorities are expected to continue patrols and follow-up operations in the area to prevent further incidents and track fleeing suspects.

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COAS Commissions Health Centre in Imo Under Intervention Project

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COAS Commissions Health Centre in Imo Under Intervention Project

By: Zagazola Makama

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. W. Shaibu, has commissioned the Umuhu-Okabia Health Centre in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State as part of the Nigerian Army Intervention Projects.

The COAS was represented at the event on April 22 by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division and Commander, Joint Task Force South-East Operation UDO KA, Maj.-Gen. O.A. Fadairo.

Security sources said the commissioning ceremony was well attended by dignitaries, including the representative of the Chief of Civil-Military Affairs (Army), Maj.-Gen. V.D. Beryo, and the Chief Host, Maj.-Gen. K.O. Ukandu, alongside royal fathers and other invited guests.

The newly commissioned health facility is part of the Nigerian Army’s civil-military cooperation initiatives aimed at improving access to basic healthcare services in local communities.

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Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Edo During Search Operation

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Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Edo During Search Operation

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation MESA, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police, local vigilantes and hunters, have rescued a kidnapped civilian in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.

Security sources said the troops, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Udomi, responded to credible intelligence at about 9:00 a.m. on April 21 regarding the abduction of a civilian in the Amendokhian general area.

The troops immediately launched a search-and-rescue operation and successfully secured the release of the victim.

The victim has since been reunited with family members, while efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend the perpetrators.

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