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By Faheem Lawal
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has flagged off a nationwide advocacy and sensitisation campaign under the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), with activities set to commence across all state commands.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu, who confirmed the development on Saturday, June 28, 2026, said the initiative forms part of the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to proactive policing, community engagement and sustained efforts to combat cultism and other social vices through grassroots sensitisation, early intervention and strategic stakeholder engagement.
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As the Force’s flagship community policing initiative, POCACOV is designed to discourage youth involvement in cultism, drug abuse, violent crime and other social vices by promoting positive values and strengthening partnerships with schools, communities, religious bodies and other relevant stakeholders across the country.
The IGP reiterated the Force’s commitment to preventive policing strategies that promote public safety, protect young people from criminal influences and foster safer communities across Nigeria.
