Rakiya A.Muhammad
Minister of Police Affairs, Dr Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, has underscored the need to strengthen the synergy between the police and citizenry in the fight against all forms of violent crimes in Nigeria.
“Together, we will win the peace and enhance security,” he stated. Speaking during an interactive session with Crime Correspondents at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja, he urged community leaders and peace-loving people in the country to cooperate with security agencies in their efforts to tackle terrorism and banditry.
He said security checks confirmed people living in contiguous communities perpetrate most banditry activities, using unpatriotic people in the same communities as agents that aid them with intelligence in carrying out their nefarious activities.
“We need intelligence to guide our operations. We also need the public’s support as we are improving on our intelligence, equipment, and well-kitted officer in their operations.”
He noted Nigeria Police’s efforts in policing infrastructure through the recent deployment of drones for surveillance of vulnerable locations and the deployment of additional Explosive Ordinance Devices to detect bombs and other covert measures.
Dingyadi expressed optimism that the moves would help in curtailing violent crimes. According to them, Nigeria Police Force had strengthened kinetic operations and re-strategizing to tackle all forms of security challenges in the country.
The minister stressed the government’s commitment to ensuring justice for victims of crime and their perpetrators and providing safety to create a conducive environment for economic growth.
He, however, pointed out the government would continue to require support to promote inclusiveness and a consistent campaign against’ enemies of our collective good.’
Dingyadi also assured the government was fast-tracking the police salaries increment, adding that they had implemented part of it. “Soon, it would be fully implemented.”
