ABEOKUTA— PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, yesterday, emphasised the need for inter-agencies collaboration in tackling banditry, kidnapping, and armed robberies, among other insecurity challenges confronting Nigeria.
President Tinubu equally sought more support for the Nigeria Police Force to perform its duties effectively, stressing that the business of providing adequate security for the country, is a shared responsibility by all.
The President, who was represented by his Vice Kashim Shettima, said this in Abeokuta while declaring open a three-day retreat for senior police officers across the country.
Tinubu said that his administration recognised the importance of strong internal security towards the continued prosperity of the country.
He noted that his government has been working to bridge the existing security infrastructural and equipment gap through a comprehensive and sustainable programme that includes renovations of police barracks, improving mobility and upgrading combat and protective gear.
Tinubu said: “While the Nigerian police are constitutionally empowered to maintain internal security, protection of lives and property, and uphold public order, it’s essential to recognize that security is a shared responsibility.
“Therefore, community and citizens must actively collaborate with the police, to foster a safer society because no matter how well funded and equipped or well trained a police force is, it cannot succeed without the cooperation of the people it serves.
“Public engagement and trust are central in the process of inclusive policing. Synergy among security agencies is also vital to eliminating banditry, terrorism, kidnapping, armed robbery, and other forms of criminalities.
“You must, therefore, in your deliberation focus more on strategies to achieve multi-agency collaboration in tackling all forms of criminal acts in the country.”
In his welcome address, the Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun said that the annual gathering serves as a crucial platform for reviewing police operational strategies, exchanging insights and realigning the country’s policing objectives with the evolving global security landscape in the country.
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On his part, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State said adequate security for all remained a top priority of his administration.
