The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 17, Akure, Ondo state, Williams Adebowale, has sought the support and cooperation of the traditional institution in the state in joining hands with the police in crime prevention and control.
Adebowale made this appeal on Wednesday in Akure during a courtesy visit to the Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aládétoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, in his palace.
The police boss said the visit became necessary in recognition of the position and contributions of traditional rulers towards maintaining peace in their immediate environment as fathers in their domains.
Adebowale disclosed that the purpose of the visit is to seek the collaboration of the traditional institution in achieving the goals of community policing and securing his area of jurisdiction.
Adebowale said, “In our efforts towards optimizing the community policing strategy of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, there is no other place to commence this collaboration than with the traditional council of Ondo state.
“We recognize the traditional council’s invaluable role in fostering a secure and harmonious environment for our people.
“As law enforcement officers, we recognize the need to work hand in hand with the traditional institutions and local communities to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents.”
Responding, the Deji of Akure kingdom, Oba Aladelusi, urged the Federal Government to provide security agents with modern equipment to combat crime in all the nooks and crannies of the country.
He also urged Nigerians to live in peace, respect religious beliefs of one another, and continue to pray to God to grant the nation peace and stability.
The first-class monarch assured the new AIG of maximum support from the people of the state, most especially Akure community, to curb crimes and criminal activities.
He expressed optimism that the new AIG will help to reduce crime to the barest minimum, following his track record of diligence and hard work, and assured the AIG of his support, the traditional Council, and the good people of Akure.
The AIG’s entourage includes the Deputy Commissioner of Police Finance and Administration, Zone 17 command, DCP Ajo Geoffrey, Deputy Commissioner of Police Operations, Zone 17 command, DCP Edwin Ogbeghagha, Assistant Commissioner of Police Criminal Investigation Department, Zone 17 command, ACP Samuel Waare.
Others include Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations, Zone 17 command, ACP Akinsanya Ebenezer, and Superintendent of Police, SP Ayegun Sola, OC Zonal Intelligence Bereau, Zone 17 command.
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