By Moses Jacob, Benue<\/p>\n
The Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, CP Cletus Nwadiogbu has continued his familiarisation tour of Local Government Areas across the State, with visits to Buruku and Tarka on November 4, and Konshisha on November 5, as part of efforts to strengthen community engagement, assess prevailing security challenges and consolidate partnerships with critical stakeholders.<\/p>\n
According to a statement at the weekend by the Police Public Relations Officer,DSP Peter Orchia during the visits, the Commissioner was received by Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, DPOs , Local Government Chairmen, traditional rulers, youth representatives, heads of other security agencies and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n
Addressing the stakeholders,the CP said the engagements provided a platform for constructive dialogue on local security concerns, identification of emerging threats and the need for strengthened cooperation in addressing security challenges at the grassroots.<\/p>\n
He underscored the importance of peace and security as fundamental requirements for sustainable development, urging residents to ( actively involved in the collective responsibility of securing their communities.<\/p>\n
Nwadiogbu called for timely sharing of credible information with the Police and other security agencies, emphasising that effective policing is strengthened through public cooperation, trust and mutual support.<\/p>\n
He reassured the people of the Command’s commitment to the protection of lives and property, while highlighting the security-focused leadership and ongoing efforts of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu towards strengthening policing and enhancing national security.<\/p>\n
The CP reaffirmed the Command’s resolve to align its operations with the IGP’s vision which is focused towards a more responsive, professional and community-oriented Police Force, charging police officers in the areas visited to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, discipline and respect for the rights of citizens.<\/p>\n
He specifically directed DPOs to maintain effective supervision of personnel, ensure prompt response to security concerns and guard against acts of misconduct, harassment, incivility to members of the public, non-adherence to the social media policy and other unprofessional practices, stressing that such behaviours would not be tolerated.<\/p>\n
The CP acknowledged contributions of the stakeholders, addressed issues raised and assured them of the Command’s continued attention, collaboration and appropriate operational responses while the stakeholders, in turn, highlighted security concerns and challenges peculiar to their respective communities, while making suggestions towards improving security.<\/p>\n
He said the familiarisation tour underscores the Benue State Police Command’s commitment to proactive and intelligence-led policing, grassroots engagement and stronger partnerships with traditional institutions, community leaders and other security stakeholders towards preventing crime, addressing local security concerns in order to sustain peace across the State<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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