Emir lauds IGP for curbing crime, criminality

The Emir of Lafia, Nasarawa State, Alhaji Isah Mustapha-Agwai 1, has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Kpotun-Idris, for tackling crime and criminality in the country.

He said the appointment of Idris as IGP has drastically reduced criminal activities in the country in recent times.

The emir, who is also the Chairman, state Council of Chiefs, said this when Shuaibu Lawal-Gambo, a DIG in charge of (Finance and Administration), paid him a visit as part of his sensitisation tour of North-Central.

The first class traditional ruler noted that there had been a great significant reduction of crimes across the nation, while appealing for its sustenance.

He said the enviable efforts of Kpotun-Idris as a dogged, pious, patriotic and committed crime buster, was being noticed.

“We commend his achievements in returning the country to its normalcy of a peaceful nation, through discipline and enforcement.

“I wish to commend the police under Idris-Kpotun’s watch for the dedication, commitment and complementary role to the presidency in the fight against electoral fraud, insurgency, kidnapping and terrorism,” he said.

He said the officers and men of the police should continue to remain resolute and firm in the discharge of their duties.

“I am aware that the maintenance of peace and orderliness is never an easy task in any society; it is my fervent prayers that Almighty Allah will give you the sound health, wisdom and knowledge for peace and crime free society,’’ the emir said.

Speaking earlier, the DIG underscored the role of traditional institutions in complementing the effort of security operatives in crime control.

He said the IG-P directed the DIG’s in the six geo-political zones to go and sensitise their people on the unity, harmonious and peaceful coexistence as well as educate the people on the importance of community policing.

He said the role of traditional institutions in sustaining peace and unity in the country would remain relevant in community policing.

According to him, traditional rulers in the country have in no small measure supported and cooperated with the police and other security agencies, which resulted in the high level success recorded in curbing criminal activities.

Lawal-Gambo however appealed to adherents of the two major religions in the country to assist security agents to overcome some security challenges bedeviling the nation.

 

Source: NAN