….As IGP Harps on Community Policing Initiatives.
To strengthen community-based anti-crime enforcement tactics, the Nigeria Police launched an anti-crime outreach programme on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the Jiwa Town Hall in Jiwa Town, Abuja.
According to a press release on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the programme put together by the Police Campaign Against Cultism & Other Vices (POCACOV) themed “Breaking the Circle: Parental Responsibility in Preventing Youth Crime” aims to address critical social issues impacting our youth and foster a more resilient community. With an estimated 500 participants, including parents, local leaders, and youth representatives, the event served as a platform for discussion, learning, and engagement in implementing targeted strategies to combat pressing issues such as cultism, drug misuse, and abuse, as well as other social vices which threaten the well-being of our youth.
Additionally, youth development and rehabilitation programmes and skill acquisition projects were also introduced to equip youths with constructive alternatives to criminality and foster self-sufficiency within the community. Various palliatives like foodstuffs, educational kits, and materials were also distributed during the outreach, including clothing, foodstuffs, and other household items.
The Inspector-General of Police, while encouraging the participants, emphasised the intent of the police to encourage a collaborative spirit among all members of various communities with a focus on the importance of parental responsibility and proactive measures in youth crime prevention. By bringing together diverse stakeholders and facilitating meaningful dialogue, the Force aims to contribute to creating a safer and more supportive environment for the youth and families, as a microcosm of the society.
