The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Ajao S. Adewale, has called for stronger synergy and cooperation between residents of Nyanya and the Nigeria Police Force in ensuring safety and security within the area.
CP Ajao made this call during a courtesy visit to the Nyanya Divisional Police Station, where he held an interactive session with youths, community leaders, and members of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC).
In his remarks, the Commissioner emphasised that security should not be left to the government alone, urging residents to take an active role in safeguarding their environment. He encouraged the people to know their neighbours and understand what they do for a living as part of community vigilance.
He further advised the youths to resist being used as political thugs, stressing that their energy and talents should instead be channelled toward positive community development.
The interactive session provided an opportunity for members of the community to voice their concerns and suggestions on how to strengthen collaboration with the police. CP Ajao also urged residents to always have the contact numbers of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), fire service, and other emergency responders for quick intervention in times of need.
While commending the efforts of the local vigilante group for complementing police operations, the Commissioner also applauded the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Nyanya for their cooperation and assistance in the arrest of suspected criminals.
Earlier during the visit, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Nyanya Division, CSP Alhassan Majia, warmly received the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao S. Adewale, and briefed him on the achievements recorded by the division in crime prevention and community policing.
The DPO also highlighted some of the challenges facing the division, particularly in the areas of manpower and logistics, and appealed for the Commissioner’s support to further enhance the operational efficiency of the command in ensuring the safety of lives and property within the Nyanya axis.
Dignitaries present at the meeting included the Speaker of the AMAC Legislative Council, the Chairman and members of the PCRC, traditional council leaders from Nyanya, heads of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), as well as youth leaders from the community.
CP Ajao reaffirmed the FCT Command’s commitment to community-oriented policing, assuring residents that the police will continue to partner with all stakeholders to make Nyanya and the entire FCT safer for all.
