OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos
The National Golden Patron of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, has called for stronger community policing and closer collaboration between citizens and security agencies to tackle emerging security threats across Nigeria.
Emmanuelking made the call on Wednesday during a Security Summit held in Remoland, Ogun State, where he hosted the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Olubode Ojajuni, alongside the leadership of the PCRC, traditional rulers, heads of security agencies, community leaders and other stakeholders.
The summit provided a platform for participants to deliberate on emerging security challenges and explore strategies for strengthening cooperation between the Nigeria Police Force and the communities they serve.
Addressing the gathering, Emmanuelking said security should not be regarded as the exclusive responsibility of the police, stressing that every citizen has a vital role to play in safeguarding lives and property.
"Security is far too important to be left to the Police alone. Every citizen has a role to play in safeguarding our communities. This is the vision upon which the PCRC was founded," he said.
He urged stakeholders to embrace intelligence sharing, community policing and mutual trust as critical tools for combating crimes such as kidnapping, cultism, ritual killings, illegal arms trafficking and cybercrime.
The PCRC National Golden Patron described the committee's slogan, "PCRC... Peace to the Nation," as a rallying call for collective action towards achieving lasting peace and security.
Emmanuelking also commended the Inspector-General of Police for promoting community policing across the country and praised the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Olubode Ojajuni, for his professionalism and commitment to engaging directly with community stakeholders.
The interactive summit featured discussions between the Commissioner of Police, traditional rulers, community leaders and security professionals on emerging security concerns, intelligence gathering, crime prevention strategies and measures to strengthen public confidence in law enforcement.
Participants unanimously reaffirmed the need for sustained collaboration among the Nigeria Police Force, the PCRC, traditional institutions, other security agencies and members of the public to effectively combat crime and preserve peace across Ogun State and the country.
The event, attended by the national and Ogun State leadership of the PCRC, senior police officers, traditional rulers and representatives of security agencies, ended with a renewed commitment to deepen intelligence sharing, strengthen partnerships and promote safer communities throughout Ogun State and Nigeria.
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