Residents of Ogun State have been called up to support the Police in ending kidnapping, cultism and other criminal activities to make the state a safe haven for all to live.
These were the words of the State Police Commissioner, Lanre Bankole, at the induction of Asiwaju of Orile Imo, Chief Olakunle Olalekan, as the patron of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), in the state.
He explained that members of the public would be of great help in the area of intelligence gathering to rid the state of crime.
The CP noted that incessant kidnapping and cultists activities across the state, especially in Abeokuta, must be nipped on the bud with the provision of information by residents to the Police and other security agencies.
The commissioner who was represented by the Area Commander of Adatan divisional headquarters, ACP Uduak Itah said, “We need the support of the people in fighting crime. We cannot do anything without intelligence from the people.
“We are going to be relying on credible intelligence given to us by members of the public in our policing strategy. This is the only way for us to achieve a safe and secured community, not just within Abeokuta, but the entire Ogun state.
“Ogun police command is community policing compliance. We are ready to serve the people, but for us to do this effectively, we need the support of the people.”
In his acceptance speech, Olalekan called on both the Federal and state governments to always support security agencies with equipment in fighting crime.
He assured the police of the continued support of PCRC in crime-fighting, saying “I want to charge police officers to continue to do their best despite the various challenges confronting them.”
“I know through community policing, there will be a solution to some of the security challenges we have in the country.”
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