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From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri
The police in Borno and community members have agreed to improve channels of communication to step up efforts in tackling crimes in the state.
Speaking at a Town Hall meeting of the Nigerian Police Borno State Command and community members in Maiduguri on Wednesday, Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Yusufu, said smooth and frequent communication between the police and communities will boost collaboration and lead to effective policing against crimes. “These crimes don’t happen by chance. They are not committed by spirits. The perpetrators are members of the communities. This is why we need to improve our communications to tackle crimes in the state,” the CP said.
He said the town hall meeting was organised as part of the activities lined up for National Police Week. He explained that the meeting is to review the performance of the police in combating crimes in the state and identify areas for improvement.
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He said 7 April of every year has been set aside as National Police Day. “This day is to raise awareness against crimes, vandalism, gender-based crimes, armed robbery, and cybercrimes,” he said.
He added that the activities for National Police Week will include a sanitation exercise, physical exercise, a medical outreach, and a safe school programme.
Head of the Women Wing of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Hajiya Katum Jaffa, harped on regular engagement between the police and the community. She commended the police for the improvement in crime control in the state.
