Police And Community Partnership Will Secure Nigeria – IGP

Nigeria Police Force

The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has said that effective security in Nigeria can only be achieved through strong collaboration between the police and communities. He recently had his say during the 42nd anniversary celebration of the Police Community Relations Committee held in Abuja.

Speaking on the theme, “42 Years of PCRC: A Legacy of Service, A Future of Safe Communities,” Disu described the PCRC as one of the enduring pillars of community-oriented policing in Nigeria.

He added that the PCRC has, over the years, built trust between the police and members of the public via collaboration, advocacy and support during periods of crisis.

His words, “Security is not the responsibility of the police alone.

It is a shared duty, one that thrives when citizens and law enforcement work hand in hand.

Your legacy is written in countless acts of service, the bridges you have built between communities and the police, the trust you have nurtured in moments of tension, the support you have provided in times of crisis and the advocacy you have championed for safer neighbourhoods.

But no strategy, no reform and no innovation can succeed without the trust and involvement of the people. This is where the PCRC remains indispensable.

The future we envision, a future of safe, resilient and peaceful communities, will require renewed commitment to community engagement, stronger involvement, enhanced public trust and continuous dialogue between the police and the people we serve.

The PCRC must continue to evolve, embracing new ideas, new technologies and new partnerships that reflect the realities of modern policing.

Together, we will continue to advance the ideals of community-oriented policing and build a nation where every citizen feels safe, valued and protected.”

WOW.